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MS HR145
Resolution
Status
4/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Holloway
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AI Summary
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Commends Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) USA in Copiah County on its 160th anniversary celebration
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Church was founded in 1864 by a group of slaves as an extension of Damascus Baptist Church, receiving ten acres of land from the original congregation in 1865 after the Civil War
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Joined the Church of Christ (Holiness) USA movement in 1896 under Elder W.S. Pleasant, becoming one of the first churches in the "Holiness Movement"
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Has been led by multiple pastors over 160 years, with current pastor Elder Clifton Goodloe III installed on January 5, 2020
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Serves communities in Hazlehurst, Crystal Springs, and Terry in southern Hinds and Copiah Counties
Legislative Description
Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) USA; commend on 160th anniversary.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
4/30/2024