Bill Text: VA HR9 | 2014 | Regular Session | Prefiled
Bill Title: Commending the Reverend Temple D. Myers.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-01-10 - Bill text as passed House (HR9ER) [HR9 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HR9-Prefiled.html
14100816D WHEREAS, the Reverend Temple D. Myers, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church in Staunton, retired on July 1, 2013, after 40 years of dedicated service; and WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Pastor Myers joined Memorial Baptist Church when its membership numbered 89 people and oversaw its growth over the next four decades to its present membership of more than 1,142 people; and WHEREAS, Pastor Myers provided inspired leadership to Memorial Baptist Church as it expanded its ministries and community outreach; and WHEREAS, Pastor Myers strove to create a supportive spiritual community at Memorial Baptist Church where members could grow in faith and visitors would be welcome; and WHEREAS, Pastor Myers celebrated his 40th anniversary as pastor of Memorial Baptist Church as the church celebrated 50 years of service to its members and the community; and WHEREAS, an admired spiritual leader, Pastor Myers has touched the lives of countless individuals during his faithful ministerial career; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Reverend Temple D. Myers hereby be commended for his faithful service to Memorial Baptist Church in Staunton on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Reverend Temple D. Myers as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his dedication to his congregation and best wishes for a fulfilling retirement. |