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AL HJR12
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/18/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Buskey
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AI Summary
HJR12 Summary
- Honors the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for observing its 160th Anniversary in 2014
- Recognizes the church as the oldest Black Episcopal Congregation in Alabama, established on May 28, 1854 with seven confirmed Black members
- Notes the church's historical milestones including Reverend James N. Thompson becoming the first African-American Priest and Rector in 1896, and Reverend Nancy Threadgill becoming the twelfth Rector in 2008
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the church in recognition of 160 years of service to God and mankind
- House adopted 12-MAR-15; Senate adopted 17-MAR-15
Legislative Description
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, commended
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 4:48 p.m. on March 18, 2015.
3/18/2015
Committee Referrals
Rules3/12/2015
Rules3/3/2015
Full Bill Text
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