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Congratulates Reverend Thurmond Merchison on his twentieth anniversary as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in St. Matthews, with the anniversary date of August 10, 2025

Recognizes Reverend Merchison as a United States Army veteran who received his calling to ministry while stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington

Notes he was licensed to preach in 1992, ordained in 1994 by the Upper Wateree Association, and officially installed as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in 2005

Acknowledges his leadership in reconstructing the church sanctuary and making other modifications to the church building

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Reverend Thurmond Merchison