Bill Text: GA SR440 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: American Baptist Churches of the South; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-22 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR440 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR440-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 440
By:
Senators Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of
the 36th, Davis of the 22nd and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending American Baptist Churches of the South; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
American Baptist Churches was organized on May 7, 1907, as the Northern Baptist
Convention in order to give expression to the opinions of its constituency on
moral, religious, and denominational matters and to promote denominational
unity; and
WHEREAS,
American Baptist Churches is the most racially inclusive body in Protestantism,
with national ministries that encourage life in Christ in and through persons,
faith communities, and social systems; and
WHEREAS,
the first organizational meeting of American Baptist Churches of the South
(ABCOTS) was held in 1970 in North Carolina, with the late Reverend Dr. Kelly
Miller Smith serving as the keynote preacher; and
WHEREAS,
ABCOTS's first annual session was held the following year in Richmond, Virginia,
at Fifth Street Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted
original worshipers of ABCOTS have blossomed, establishing a rich tradition and
history; and
WHEREAS,
111 churches made up the first official listing of ABCOTS, which now stands at
293, and over the years the organization's budget has grown from $55,000 to
almost half a million dollars; and
WHEREAS,
ABCOTS has compiled an unparalleled record of constructive, compassionate, and
humanitarian service which it demonstrates daily through open minds, open
hearts, and open doors; and
WHEREAS, members of ABCOTS have a sincere desire to serve the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, members of ABCOTS have a sincere desire to serve the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ; 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 its 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
the rich history of American Baptist Churches of the South, commend its years of
dedicated service to the Lord and community, and extend their warmest best
wishes for its continued growth and success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to American Baptist Churches
of the South.