HMR 1003 Summary

• Honors Reverend William S. Easter, born in Foreman, Arkansas, who died February 13, 2018, at age 68

• Recognizes Rev. Easter's education (Philander Smith College graduate, University of Central Arkansas graduate studies, honorary doctorate from Arkansas Baptist College) and work history including 20 years at Centers for Youth and Families, 12 years security at Philander Smith College, and 10 years as Pulaski County deputy sheriff

• Commends Rev. Easter's pastoral leadership as pastor of Holy Cross Baptist Church since 1984, including church growth, construction of the William S. Easter Educational Building, and community housing development initiatives

• Acknowledges his service in Baptist organizations including Union District Baptist Association, Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arkansas, and National Baptist Convention roles

• Directs the House of Representatives to express condolences to Rev. Easter's surviving family and provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to them