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Senate Resolution 59

By: Senator Butler of the 55th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Pastor Kerwin B. Lee on his 25th anniversary of dedicated service to the Lord; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Pastor Kerwin B. Lee has led an extraordinary life evolution, beginning as an outstanding student and growing to serve as a teacher, church volunteer, youth minister, associate minister, pastor of a traditional church, and now as the founder and senior pastor of Berean Christian Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, in May, 2008, Pastor Kerwin B. Lee and his many friends, students, and family members gathered to celebrate his amazing 25 years of service to the Lord through evangelism and Christian ministry; and

WHEREAS, this extraordinary servant of God founded Berean Christian Church in 1995 with only 200 members, and through his hard work, dedication, and charismatic personality, the church experienced explosive growth and now exceeds 5,000 members; and

WHEREAS, he has served as a strong and encouraging leader to the church's congregation through his concern for others and his motivational preaching and teaching; and

WHEREAS, Kerwin Lee is a devoted husband to his lovely wife, Yolanda, and a loving father to their two sons, Kerwin and Kernard; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Kerwin B. Lee has lived a life dedicated to others, the church, and his community as demonstrated by his acts of compassion and generosity too numerous to count, and it is only fitting and proper that his extraordinary Christian leadership and service to the citizens of this state be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that members of this body join in recognizing the service of this spiritual leader and commend Pastor Kerwin B. Lee for his many achievements and contributions during the past 25 years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Pastor Kerwin B. Lee.