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GA SR1235

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lester Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Reverend Edward Lamar Ellis, Jr., for 52 years of preaching and community leadership, on the occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary with First Bryan Baptist Church and his retirement
  • Reverend Ellis served as pastor at First African Baptist Church in Monroe (1965–1968), Thankful Baptist Church in Athens (1970–1984), and First Bryan Baptist Church beginning in 1985
  • A native of Monroe, Georgia, Reverend Ellis earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Valley State University and a master's and specialist degree in education from the University of Georgia, with additional study at the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta University, and Virginia Union University School of Theology
  • Served in the United States Army, directed 18 ministers on their pastoral paths, and served on the boards of the May Street YMCA and the Housing Authority of Savannah
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to Reverend Ellis

Legislative Description

Ellis, Jr.; Rev. Edward Lamar; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/16/2010

Full Bill Text

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