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GA HR1835

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Carl Von Epps

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends St. Smyrna Baptist Church in Newnan, Georgia, for more than 130 years of spiritual service to the community, having been organized in 1883 under Reverend William Sims
  • Notes the church's growth under Pastor J.W. Russell, Jr., beginning in 1995, which expanded active membership to 350 members and 41 ministries
  • Highlights the church's 2007 move into a new sanctuary of more than 24,000 square feet at 68 Heery Road in Newnan, Georgia
  • Acknowledges the 2012 selection of then 24-year-old Pastor Tamarkus T. Cook following the 2011 death of Pastor Russell, after which the church began live-streaming services on the Internet
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to St. Smyrna Baptist Church

Legislative Description

St. Smyrna Baptist Church; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/13/2014

Full Bill Text

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