Bill Text: GA HR1918 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Richmond Baptist Church; 115th anniversary; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-20 - House Read and Adopted [HR1918 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1918-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1918
By:
Representative Purcell of the
159th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Richmond Baptist Church on the occasion of its 115th
anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Richmond Baptist Church originated on March 14, 1897, under the leadership of
Reverend E.K. Love and is also known as a "Savannah River Plantation Praise
House"; and
WHEREAS,
Richmond Baptist Church was one of the 13 identified Savannah praise houses
under the administration of First African Baptist Church in 1884 and was
established in the tradition of earlier plantation praise houses intended to
Christianize the enslaved populations of rural plantations, and the church
served the African Americans of Richmond Plantation;
WHEREAS,
on March 10, 2012, the Richmond Baptist Church unveiled its historical marker in
Port Wentworth; and
WHEREAS,
the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted
original worshipers of Richmond Baptist Church have blossomed, establishing a
rich tradition and history; and
WHEREAS,
the congregation of this church has compiled an unparalleled record of
constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian service which it demonstrates
daily through open minds, open hearts, and open doors; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message
of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for its innumerable good works
rendered on behalf of persons in need.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the rich history of Richmond Baptist Church, commend its 115
years of dedicated service to the Lord and community, and extend their warmest
best wishes for its continued growth and success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Richmond
Baptist Church's Reverend Eugene Barney, Jr.
