Bill Text: GA SR1229 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1229 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Thomas, Rev. Eric Vincent; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-16 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1229 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1229-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1229

By: Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and James of the 35th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Reverend Eric Vincent Thomas on the occasion of his sixth pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Reverend Eric Vincent Thomas has long been recognized for his active leadership roles in his community and throughout this state and his deep commitment to spreading the Word of God to others; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Thomas has diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents, and energy for six years to uplifting and inspiring the congregation of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, he attended North Carolina A&T State University, where he studied political science, and the Interdenominational Theological Center and Carver Bible College; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Thomas accepted the Lord's call to spread the Word at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church with his first sermon on September 30, 1990, and was ordained to preach the gospel in 2005; and

WHEREAS, he served in various ministries at Emanuel Baptist Church and was called to serve as the fifth pastor of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church on March 7, 2004; and

WHEREAS, during his time leading St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, the church has grown into a phenomenal place of worship, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and

WHEREAS, in the last six years, Reverend Thomas has added 24 hours of corporate prayer to the intercessory prayer ministry, established the Go Ye Revival and the S.W.A.T. Evangelism Team, started the Nehemiah Classes, re-organized the Christian Education Ministry, extended the Youth Ministry to include Saturday youth witnessing classes, and revived the Children's Church and the couples, men, and women's ministries; and

WHEREAS, a talented author, Reverend Thomas has been published in The Atlanta-Journal Constitution and published his first book in 2008, God's Certain Word in an Uncertain World; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Thomas is united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Anita, and he has been blessed with two wonderful sons, Eric and Noah; and

WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Thomas 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 his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Reverend Eric Vincent Thomas for his service to the Lord and the congregation of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church and congratulate him on the occasion of his sixth 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 Reverend Eric Vincent Thomas.