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GA SR1235
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lester Jackson
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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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