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GA HR1608

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Archbishop Ruth W. Smith Holmes for receiving the Astute Spiritual Foundation Community Pillar Award
  • Archbishop Holmes was ordained in 1991 and became the first woman consecrated to the office of bishop over an international association or diocese worldwide
  • Serves as senior pastor and archbishop of the Light of the World Christian Tabernacle International, headquartered in Stockbridge, Georgia, and was the catalyst behind founding the Light of the World Christian Academy
  • Was instrumental in bringing about school desegregation in Hale County, Alabama, and has been active in community organizations including Adopt a Student, the United Way, and the Chamber of Commerce
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Archbishop Holmes

Legislative Description

Holmes, Archbishop Ruth W. Smith; receiving the Astute Spiritual Foundation Community Pillar Award; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/19/2018

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