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MS HC73
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
3/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mary Coleman
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AI Summary
- Commends Reverend Jerry Young, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, as the first Mississippi pastor elected President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
- Young was elected at the 134th Annual Session on September 4, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana, receiving 3,195 of 6,400 votes cast among five nominated candidates.
- The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. is the nation's oldest and largest African-American religious convention with an estimated membership of 7.5 million.
- Young previously served as Vice President at large of the National Convention and as President of the Mississippi National Baptist Convention for 12 years.
- Resolution directs that copies be furnished to Reverend Young and his family, the National Baptist Convention governing boards, New Hope Baptist Church, and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Reverend Jerry Young; commend and congratulate upon election as president of the National Baptist Convention.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/4/2015
Committee Referrals
Rules2/25/2015
Full Bill Text
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