Bill Text: GA SR1464 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Epiphany Lutheran Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-20 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1464 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1464-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1464
By:
Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Buckner of the 44th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the congregation of the Epiphany Lutheran Church of Conyers,
Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the congregation of the Epiphany Lutheran Church of Conyers, Georgia, has
recognized that poverty is a problem that stems from many sources and requires a
multifaceted response; and
WHEREAS,
under the divine hands and guiding leadership of Pastor Nathan Hilkert, Epiphany
Lutheran Church has become a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock,
which is also referred to as a NewRock Interfaith Hospitality Network;
and
WHEREAS,
as a Host Congregation, Epiphany Lutheran Church has committed to providing
lodging, meals, and caring hospitality for homeless children and their families
in the community; and
WHEREAS,
Epiphany Lutheran Church will provide trained volunteers to serve the guests in
every area of need; and
WHEREAS,
as a Host Congregation, Epiphany Lutheran Church will provide a Primary
Coordinator to recruit needed volunteers, attend scheduled meetings, and act as
an intermediary between the congregation and the NewRock Interfaith Hospitality
Network; and
WHEREAS,
Epiphany Lutheran Church has made a one-year, written and publicized commitment
to promote the Family Promise Program within the congregation, support
fundraising events for the program, and consider budgeting annual contributions
to support the mission of Family Promise of NewRock; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the altruistic service of this fine
church and its numerous contributions to the citizens of this state be
appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Epiphany Lutheran Church for supporting Family Promise of NewRock as a Host
Congregation and recognize the amazing impact the selfless service of this
church will have upon countless Georgians in need.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Epiphany Lutheran Church's
pastor, Nathan Hilkert.
