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MS SC591
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes the dedication of the St. Paul Church of God in Christ Historical Marker and Museum in Lexington, Mississippi on January 29, 2017
- Acknowledges St. Paul as the "Mother Church" of the Church of God in Christ, organized in 1897 by Bishop Charles Harrison Mason with the current structure built in 1906
- Honors the church's growth from 48 chartered members to over 8 million members across all U.S. states and over 80 foreign countries
- Celebrates the museum in the church basement, which was the birthplace of Saints Industrial and Literary School and houses original hand-carved pulpit and pews used by notable spiritual leaders
- Directs the resolution be presented to Superintendent William Dean, Jr., forwarded to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, and made available to Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Recognize the dedication of the St. Paul Church of God in Christ Historical Marker and Museum in Lexington, Mississippi.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/24/2017
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2017
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