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GA HR1176

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Epps

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Pastor Gary Walker for nearly 35 years of ministry, beginning on July 23, 1981, and becoming an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God on June 16, 1986
  • Pastor Walker has served churches in Ft. Meade, Davenport, and Tallahassee, Florida, and Cairo, Georgia, and has led the Jeffersonville Church of God since his appointment in 1996
  • Credits Pastor Walker with delivering 3,500 sermons, converting 453 individuals, performing 156 baptisms, and adding 135 members to the Jeffersonville Church of God
  • Highlights extensive community service including roles as Chaplain for Twiggs County Sheriff's Department and Bleckley County Detention Center, president of the Twiggs County Ministerial Association, organizer of the Bible Reading Marathon and Relay for Life, and secretary/treasurer of the Twiggs County Downtown Development Authority
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Pastor Gary Walker

Legislative Description

Walker, Pastor Gary; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

1/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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