A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Joshua Baptist Church UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS annual homecoming AND TO COMMEND the church FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE Dalzell COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Joshua Baptist Church as it celebrates this important milestone; and

Whereas, Joshua Baptist Church was organized in 1887 with twenty-five members. The Reverend S. P. Taylor served as pastor from 1887-1907, and Reverend G. J. James served as pastor from 1935-1951. During this time, the church marked its fiftieth anniversary in 1937; and

Whereas, Reverend Samuel Weston served as pastor from 1951-1962, Reverend Abe D. Dennis Sr. served as pastor from 1965-1994, and Reverend Eugene Dennis has served as the church's pastor from 1995 through the present; and

Whereas, Joshua Baptist Church continues to grow today both structurally and through its missionary outreach. The church constructed their Recreational Outreach Center in May of 2018; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of Joshua Baptist Church to serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Joshua Baptist Church upon the occasion of its annual homecoming and commend the church for its many years of dedicated service to the Dalzell community and the people and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the pastor of Joshua Baptist Church, Reverend Eugene Dennis.

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