Bill Text: GA SR533 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Conyers First United Methodist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-11 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR533 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR533-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 533
By:
Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the congregation of the Conyers First United Methodist 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 Conyers First United Methodist Church 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 Reverend Dr. John Beyers,
Conyers First United Methodist 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, 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
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 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
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 Reverend Dr. John Beyers.
