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GA SR1104
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Jones
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate Resolution 1104 recognizes and commends Poplar Springs Baptist Church, founded in 1871 by African American families from the Ellenwood community
- The church originally held worship services beside a clear running spring beneath an arbor of poplar trees and later constructed its first building under Reverend Willie Floyd
- Under current pastor Reverend Ponder, the church has constructed a new administrative office, sound room, and copy room; purchased three 16-passenger vans, a church annex, and a trailer for Sunday school and tutorial programs; and initiated summer camps and community outreach programs
- The church plans to build a larger facility to house expanded ministries, outreach programs, and a new sanctuary
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Poplar Springs Baptist Church
Legislative Description
Poplar Springs Baptist Church; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/23/2018
Full Bill Text
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