South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 578
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A senate RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS fifth ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF Antioch Baptist Church AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS CONGREGATION AND THE Saint Matthews COMMUNITY. Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. upon the occasion of his fifth anniversary as the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church; and Whereas, a native of Fort Motte, Dr. Williams was born on October 9, 1947, to parents Reverend Pete Williams and Louise Williams. He graduated from John Ford High School in 1966 and then continued his education by attending the Manhattan Bible Institute of New York City, from which he received certificates in General Bible and Evangelism; and Whereas, Dr. Williams studied at several schools in New York and earned a bachelor's degree in religious studies and philosophy from the College of New Rochelle in New York. He was then awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Virginia University of Lynchburg, Virginia; and Whereas, Dr. Williams now serves as the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Saint Matthews. Under his leadership, the church has grown spiritually through baptism, Christian experience, and letters of recommendation. The church has also gained eight ministers, created a Wednesday night Bible study, added a new members orientation class, created a new Fellowship Hall, built a steeple on the roof, and remodeled the front of the church; and Whereas, in his call to ministry, Dr. Williams has preached and traveled extensively across the world, including travels in Isreal, Judea, and the Caribbean, as well as throughout the United States; and Whereas, Dr. Williams is married to the Reverend Dr. Dorothy A. Williams, and together, they have two children, Louis C. Williams Jr. and Reverend Keturah S. Williams; two granddaughters, Tiana Ashely Louise and Jazmyn Nicole; one grandson, Nehemyah; and one great-granddaughter, Zylah; and Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the ministry of Dr. Williams and his service to Antioch Baptist Church and the Saint Matthews community. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate: That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. upon the occasion of his fifth anniversary as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church and commend him for his many years of service to his congregation and the Saint Matthews community. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. ----XX----
A senate RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS fifth ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF Antioch Baptist Church AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS CONGREGATION AND THE Saint Matthews COMMUNITY.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. upon the occasion of his fifth anniversary as the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church; and
Whereas, a native of Fort Motte, Dr. Williams was born on October 9, 1947, to parents Reverend Pete Williams and Louise Williams. He graduated from John Ford High School in 1966 and then continued his education by attending the Manhattan Bible Institute of New York City, from which he received certificates in General Bible and Evangelism; and
Whereas, Dr. Williams studied at several schools in New York and earned a bachelor's degree in religious studies and philosophy from the College of New Rochelle in New York. He was then awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Virginia University of Lynchburg, Virginia; and
Whereas, Dr. Williams now serves as the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Saint Matthews. Under his leadership, the church has grown spiritually through baptism, Christian experience, and letters of recommendation. The church has also gained eight ministers, created a Wednesday night Bible study, added a new members orientation class, created a new Fellowship Hall, built a steeple on the roof, and remodeled the front of the church; and
Whereas, in his call to ministry, Dr. Williams has preached and traveled extensively across the world, including travels in Isreal, Judea, and the Caribbean, as well as throughout the United States; and
Whereas, Dr. Williams is married to the Reverend Dr. Dorothy A. Williams, and together, they have two children, Louis C. Williams Jr. and Reverend Keturah S. Williams; two granddaughters, Tiana Ashely Louise and Jazmyn Nicole; one grandson, Nehemyah; and one great-granddaughter, Zylah; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the ministry of Dr. Williams and his service to Antioch Baptist Church and the Saint Matthews community. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. upon the occasion of his fifth anniversary as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church and commend him for his many years of service to his congregation and the Saint Matthews community.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr.
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