Bill Text: GA SR541 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: First Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-11 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR541 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR541-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 541
By:
Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the congregation of the First Baptist 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 First Baptist 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 Reverend Dr. Jeff Meyers, First
Baptist Church of Conyers 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, First Baptist Church of Conyers has committed to
providing lodging, meals, and caring hospitality for homeless children and their
families in the community; and
WHEREAS,
First Baptist Church of Conyers will provide trained volunteers to serve the
guests in every area of need; and
WHEREAS,
as a Host Congregation, First Baptist Church of Conyers 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,
First Baptist Church of Conyers 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
First Baptist Church of Conyers 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 First Baptist Church of
Conyers's Reverend Dr. Jeff Meyers.
