HR282 Summary

• Commends Pastor Larry D. Coleman on his 25th anniversary as pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

• Pastor Coleman holds Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education and Bachelor of Theology degrees from Birmingham Easonian Baptist Bible College and graduated from Leadership Birmingham's Class of 1999-2000.

• Served on the Birmingham City School Board for six years, including three years as president, and is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention Congress of Christian Education and other religious organizations.

• Received the A.G. Gaston Civic Award and was featured in Who's Who in Religion in 1989 and 1990; served as president of Southwest Ministers Alliance and coached Little League baseball.

• Directs that Pastor Coleman receive a copy of this resolution recognizing his 25 years of faithful service to the church and community.