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GA HR2063

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Beasley-Teague

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 2063 recognizes and commends Bishop C.D. Gearing, Jr., a native of Canton, Georgia, for his dedication and commitment to his community and congregation
  • Bishop Gearing began his ministry at age 12, preached at Olive Vine Baptist Church at age 14, and pastored two churches (Galilee Baptist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church) by age 19
  • Founded Zion Full Gospel World Ministries in 1995 and has shepherded the ministry for 30 years, during which he ordained and licensed more than 132 preachers and 29 deacons
  • Held leadership roles including president of the NAACP of Canton, Georgia, assistant moderator of the Hopewell Baptist Association, and director of foreign missions for the National Full Gospel Fellowship
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Bishop Gearing

Legislative Description

Gearing, Bishop C.D., Jr.; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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