Bill Text: GA SR1625 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Conyers First United Methodist Church in Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1625 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1625-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1625
By:
Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the congregation of the Conyers First United Methodist Church in
Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of
NewRock; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the congregation of the Conyers First United Methodist Church in 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 Dr. John Beyers, Conyers First
United Methodist Church has become a Host Congregation for Family Promise of
"NewRock," which is also referred to as the NewRock Interfaith Hospitality
Network; and
WHEREAS,
as a Host Congregation, Conyers First United Methodist Church has committed to
providing lodging, meals, and caring hospitality for homeless children and their
families in the community; and
WHEREAS,
Conyers First United Methodist Church will provide trained volunteers to serve
the guests in every area of need; and
WHEREAS,
as a Host Congregation, Conyers First United Methodist Church will provide a
person or persons to serve as 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,
Conyers First United Methodist Church is committed to making a one-year
commitment to promoting and publicizing the Family Promise Program within its
congregation, promoting and supporting fundraising events, and to 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
Conyers First United Methodist 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 Conyers First United
Methodist Church's pastor, Dr. John Beyers.
