A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE DR. JOANIE WATTS FOSTER OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON RECEIVING HER DOCTORATE IN THEOLOGY FROM RESTORATION BIBLE COLLEGE AND TO HONOR HER FOR HER MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.

Whereas, it is a great pleasure to salute Dr. Joanie Watts Foster as she celebrates more than thirty years in Christian ministry and as she rejoices in receiving a doctorate in theology from Restoration Bible College on September 5, 2021; and

Whereas, a native of Greenwood, Pastor Joanie Foster is a graduate of Greenwood High School. In preparation for her life's work, she earned an associate degree in theology from the Christian Life School of Theology, followed by further studies at Slidell Baptist Seminary; and

Whereas, Pastor Joanie is a prophetic psalmist, teacher, and preacher and with her husband, Pastor Tony Foster, serves as co-senior pastor of Restoration Worship Center in Greenwood County. She and her husband share a common passion for reaching the lost and restoring them into the body of Christ; and

Whereas, Greenwood's Restoration Worship Center, a member of the Destiny Fellowship of Churches, was founded on August 24, 2003, from a vision given to Pastors Tony and Joanie Foster. In addition, they developed Restoration Bible College, also in Greenwood County; and

Whereas, with her husband, Pastor Joanie takes much pride in the two sons the Lord has given them, James and Trey; and

Whereas, the House, cognizant of her many years of faithful Christian service, offers grateful thanks to Pastor Joanie Foster and wishes her God's best as she continues to run the race the Lord has set before her. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Dr. Joanie Watts Foster of Greenwood County on receiving her doctorate in theology from Restoration Bible College and honor her for her more than thirty years in Christian ministry.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Pastor Joanie Watts Foster.