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GA SR754

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Payne

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) in Dalton, Georgia, on its 150th anniversary, celebrated on Sunday, February 25, 2018
  • AMEC originated as a grape arbor congregation shortly after emancipation in 1866 and formally obtained property on Spring Street in 1868 for $50 on behalf of Mr. Peter Patrick
  • AMEC is the oldest Black church in Dalton, Georgia
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Bethel AMEC

Legislative Description

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC); recognize 150th anniversary

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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