SC H4482

Commends Pastor Michael R. Cannon upon his installation as the new pastor of Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Darlington, South Carolina

Recognizes his 20 years in ministry, including 19 years as pastor of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Acknowledges his educational achievements including a bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University (1991), master's degree in human resource development (2002), Master of Divinity from Shaw University, and 1,600 hours of clinical pastoral education

Honors his career as a regional clinical chaplain with the South Carolina Department of Corrections, overseeing chaplaincy services across multiple institutions

Notes his community service including work as a group facilitator for domestic violence batterers' treatment through the Pee Dee Coalition and as a substance abuse counselor