Bill Text: GA HR2259 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Toney, Apostle Sylvia J.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2259 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2259-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2259
By:
Representatives Beasley-Teague of the
65th,
Bell of the
58th,
Williams of the
89th,
Frazier of the
123rd,
Sinkfield of the
60th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Apostle Sylvia J. Toney on the occasion of her 21st pastoral
anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Sylvia J. Toney is a woman of deep and abiding faith, she received the Holy
Ghost in her home in 1980, and her amazing spiritual walk was begun;
and
WHEREAS,
Sylvia J. Toney studied theology and her studies and teaching have taken her
around the world where she has shared the Good News with people of many
countries including Israel, Korea, India, Japan, and Haiti; and
WHEREAS,
she was ordained an Evangelist and was appointed to Assistant Pastor and later
to the high office of Senior Pastor of the New Life Headquarters church in
Indianapolis, Indiana; and
WHEREAS,
her commitment to helping others is further demonstrated by her active
membership in such organizations as the Global Women of America, the Evangelical
Gospel Women's Council, New Life organization for the NAACP, the mayor's Front
Porch Pastor's Alliance, and the New Emmaus Bible College in Columbus, Ohio;
and
WHEREAS,
evidence of her enthusiasm for the Lord and her passionate selfless work to win
souls for Christ is shown by her receipt of many recognitions and honors too
numerous to list; and
WHEREAS,
Sylvia Toney was united in love and marriage to the late Bishop Willie J. Toney
and is blessed with two remarkable children and seven beautiful grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
she gives inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she
demonstrates to her family and friends are admired by all who know her;
and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example she lives her life, she makes this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example she lives her life, she makes this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS,
she has served as a strong and encouraging leader to the church's congregation
through her concern for others and her motivational preaching and teaching;
and
WHEREAS,
on Sunday April 11, 2010, this wonderful dynamic church leader celebrated her
21st pastoral anniversary at New Life Community Church of Truth.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the service of this dedicated spiritual leader, commend Apostle Sylvia J. Toney
for her many achievements and contributions, and congratulate her on her 21st
pastoral anniversary.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Apostle Sylvia J. Toney.
