Bill Text: GA SR1235 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Ellis, Jr.; Rev. Edward Lamar; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-16 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1235 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1235-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1235
By:
Senator Jackson of the 2nd
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Reverend Edward Lamar Ellis, Jr., on the occasion of his 25th
pastoral anniversary with First Bryan Baptist Church and retirement; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Reverend Edward Lamar Ellis, Jr., has devoted 52 years to preaching the Word of
God and leading his community; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Ellis has demonstrated his 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 Monroe, Georgia, Reverend Ellis is the eldest of four children born
to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lamar Ellis, Sr.; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Ellis earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Valley State University and
a master's degree and specialist degree in education from the University of
Georgia and has studied at the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta
University, and Virginia Union University School of Theology; and
WHEREAS,
he served as pastor at First African Baptist Church in Monroe from 1965 to 1968,
led the congregation of Thankful Baptist Church in Athens from 1970 to 1984, and
joined First Bryan Baptist Church in 1985, celebrating his 25th anniversary this
year; and
WHEREAS,
during his time leading First Bryan 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,
a natural leader, Reverend Ellis served as a guardian of this nation's freedom
and liberty in the United States Army, has directed 18 ministers on their
pastoral path, and has led his community as a board member of the May Street
YMCA and the Housing Authority of Savannah; and
WHEREAS,
as a minister of the Gospel, Reverend Ellis has shown the energy, devotion, and
commitment truly reflective of divine guidance which has allowed the Word of God
to spread throughout the community; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Ellis is united in love and marriage to First Lady Lillian Sharon
Williams Ellis and they have been blessed with three remarkable children and six
grandchildren; 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 Edward Lamar Ellis, Jr., for his 52 years of service to the Lord and
his community, congratulate him upon the wonderful occasion of his 25th pastoral
anniversary with First Bryan Baptist Church, and extend best wishes on his
retirement.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Reverend Edward Lamar
Ellis, Jr.
