Bill Text: GA HR518 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 518 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Young, Bishop Alfreda W.; commend

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-07 - House Read and Adopted [HR518 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR518-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 518

By: Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Jordan of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, and Tinubu of the 60th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Bishop Alfreda W. Young; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Bishop Alfreda W. Young has demonstrated her commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and

WHEREAS, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, Bishop Young is the beloved daughter of the late Walter Walker, Sr., and Wynona Walker; and

WHEREAS, she was educated in the Atlanta Public School System, earned associate's and bachelor's degrees from Beulah Heights University, attended Luther Rice Seminary, and is a licensed teacher of the Evangelist Training Association; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Young served as youth church minister and associate minister at Springfield Baptist Church, organized the Alfreda Young Ministry, Inc., in 1996, was ordained in 1998, and opened the Center of Hope Counseling Center as a place of refuge for persons needing and seeking counseling in 1999; and

WHEREAS, just a few months after opening the Center of Hope Counseling Center, Bishop Young was called upon by the Lord to transform the counseling center to the Center of Hope Church, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, a licensed clinical and pastoral counselor, Bishop Young has mentored many women, ministers, and pastors and serves as the chief executive officer of the Alfreda Young Ministry, Inc., and senior pastor of the Center of Hope Church, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Young is a notable author, having written four books/booklets: Being a Good Steward, Getting Past the Hurt, A Book of Prophecies, and Are You Covered By the Plan?; and
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Bishop Young is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; 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 her 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 congratulate Bishop Alfreda W. Young on her years of dedicated service to the community and her congregation.

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 Bishop Alfreda W. Young.