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GA SR1104

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Jones

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

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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