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MS SR22
Resolution
Status
2/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bart Williams
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AI Summary
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Recognizes and commends Bishop James Edward Swanson, Sr. for his service as Resident Bishop of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church from September 1, 2012 through his retirement
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Honors Bishop Swanson as the first African American to lead the Mississippi United Methodist denomination
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Acknowledges his oversight of 942 churches, 150,506 members, and approximately 870 clergy in Mississippi across 11 districts
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Highlights his prior leadership of the Holston Conference (2004-2012), where United Methodist congregations in Sudan grew from 3 to 30 and raised $1.2 million for the "Imagine No Malaria" campaign
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Extends best wishes upon his retirement and directs the resolution be presented to Bishop Swanson, his family, and the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church
Legislative Description
Recognize Bishop James Edward Swanson, Sr., on his tenure as Resident Bishop of the MS Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Last Action
Adopted
2/9/2022