MS SC623

Recognizes Reverend Dr. Jerry Young as Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, and President of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Mississippi

Acknowledges his educational credentials including degrees from Rust College, Coahoma Junior College, and Reformed Theological Seminary, and his service as pastor since February 1980

Notes his leadership roles at state and national levels, including election as Second Vice President of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. in 2009 and Regional Vice President for the Southwest Region

Salutes his charitable service, community leadership, and commitment to his church and congregation

Directs that the resolution be presented to Pastor Young and his family and forwarded to New Hope Baptist Church and the State and National Baptist Conventions