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MS HR83
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robin Robinson
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AI Summary
- Reverend Gerald F. Sawyer of Ovett, Mississippi, born November 4, 1941, in Amory, Mississippi, passed away on March 16, 2021
- Served as pastor of Antioch United Pentecostal Church in Laurel, Mississippi, for 42 years, leading a congregation of approximately 90 members that gave more per capita to missions than any other United Pentecostal church in North America
- Built at least 380 churches in over 24 countries across four continents through extensive global mission work, with his final act being mailing a check to fund one last church in his final days
- Received the Lifetime Service Award from David Tipton, Superintendent of the Mississippi District of United Pentecostal International, for his extraordinary missionary service
- The Mississippi House of Representatives formally mourns his passing and expresses deepest sympathy to his surviving family, including five children, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, six siblings, and his congregation
Legislative Description
Reverend Gerald F. Sawyer; commend life and legacy upon his passing.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/29/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules3/28/2021
Full Bill Text
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