Bill Text: GA SR1176 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Hunt, Rev. Dr. Johnny M.; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-09 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1176 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1176-Enrolled.html

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10 LC 18 8991

Senate Resolution 1176

By: Senators Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and Hill of the 32nd

A RESOLUTION

Commending Reverend Dr. Johnny M. Hunt; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Johnny M. Hunt has spent a lifetime answering God's call to be His messenger to do His will; and

WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon; visiting the sick; counseling the troubled; baptizing a new believer; or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, or any of the other countless responsibilities of a minister of the Gospel, Reverend Hunt has shown the energy, devotion, and commitment truly reflective of divine guidance; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Hunt is currently in his 24th year of service as pastor of First Baptist Church of Woodstock; and

WHEREAS, under his guiding heart and gentle hands, baptisms, Sunday school attendance, church membership, charitable giving, missionaries, and church starts have increased at dramatic levels; and

WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Hunt is a source of strength, inspiration, and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his pastorate ministry, Reverend Hunt is currently serving as President of the Southern Baptist Convention for the 2009-2010 term; and

WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding that he and his wife, Janet, have demonstrated provide the foundation and framework of success in which all of their family members have developed and flourished for two descending generations as evidenced by their two wonderful daughters and four delightful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and

WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he has made of his life, he makes this world a better place in which to live; it is only fitting and proper that he be appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time of his life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Reverend Dr. Johnny M. Hunt for his unparalleled record of community service and his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need; recognize the lifelong, dynamic Christian Ministry of this devout and pious man; and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Reverend Dr. Johnny M. Hunt.