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GA HR1944
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Carl Von Epps
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Bethlehem Baptist Church on the occasion of its 147th anniversary, honoring its history of community and humanitarian service
- Bethlehem Baptist Church was founded in 1867 by Reverend James Gray and 36 members in a wooden structure along the Chattahoochee River in Troup County, Georgia
- Reverend W. T. Edmondson became pastor in 1984 and oversaw the addition of new ministries, beautification projects, a new sanctuary, and taped services
- In 2001, Bethlehem Baptist Church became the second African American church in Troup County to join the Southern Baptist Association
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Bethlehem Baptist Church
Legislative Description
Bethlehem Baptist Church; 147th anniversary; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/18/2014
Full Bill Text
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