Bill Text: GA SR596 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 596 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Davis, Rev. Dr. Sam; recognize

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2009-03-17 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR596 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR596-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 596

By: Senators Tarver of the 22nd, Powell of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Sam Davis; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Sam Davis was born on March 17, 1949, in Barnwell, South Carolina, the beloved son of Reverend James and Wilhelmina Davis; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Davis earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Voorhees College, a master's degree in clinical education and pastoral counseling from Morehouse School of Religion, and a doctoral degree in ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary; and

WHEREAS, in 1984, Dr. Davis became pastor of Beulah Grove Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, where his vision and guidance have allowed the church to reach great heights, increasing membership by 5,000, implementing over 85 ministries, and employing 53 members of the community; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Davis has established an aggressive evangelism campaign that includes a multimedia initiative of radio and television, a ministry presence on the Internet, and a not for profit newspaper that seeks to share the Word of God in print media; and

WHEREAS, with a mission of Seek, Save, Shape, Support, and Serve, Beulah Grove Baptist Church has opened the Jacob Wells Bookstore, seen the building of Faithview Estates for first-time home buyers, and the creation of the Vision Builders National Conference with the mission of educating, empowering, and equipping; and

WHEREAS, under his guidance, Beulah Grove Baptist Church has developed three nonprofit organizations, the Beulah Grove Community Resource Center, Inc., 30901 Development Corporation, and Kingdom Kids Christian Academy; and

WHEREAS, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Dr. Davis is a notable author of five books and the CEO of Joyful Sound Ministry; and

WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Dr. Davis for the past 25 years has been a source of strength, inspiration, and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata, and he continues to serve as an inspiration to countless Georgians and Americans each day with his acts of kindness and compassion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Reverend Dr. Sam Davis for his unparalleled record of community service and his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need, congratulate him for 25 years of service to Beulah Grove Baptist Church, the City of Augusta, and Richmond County, and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Reverend Dr. Sam Davis.