Bill Text: GA SR35 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Smith, Bishop Kevin Lydell; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-25 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR35 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR35-Enrolled.html

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11 LC 94 3719

Senate Resolution 35

By: Senator James of the 35th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Bishop Kevin Lydell Smith; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Bishop Kevin Lydell Smith 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, Bishop Smith has spent over 20 years studying the Word of God and began his pastorship in 2001; and

WHEREAS, his ministry is uniquely known for love, power, and commitment to the poor, and he serves as a friend and partner to the hungry, troubled, and homeless in the inner city of Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, known affectionately as "the Rev" in the Vine City/English Avenue community, Bishop Smith takes on the role of father, friend, advocate, and philanthropist to many; and

WHEREAS, in 2010, Bishop Smith established Lena's House, a transitional housing quad in Vine City which provides a safe housing for women and children in need; 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, Bishop Smith serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and

WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Bishop Smith 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 recognize Bishop Kevin Lydell Smith on his devotion to the Lord and passion for helping the poor and less fortunate in Atlanta.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Bishop Kevin Lydell Smith.