Bill Text: GA HR1458 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Hodges, Bishop Brian Keith; commend
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR1458 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1458-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1458
By:
Representatives Morgan of the
39th,
Evans of the
40th,
Jones of the
44th,
Manning of the
32nd,
Teasley of the
38th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Bishop Brian Keith Hodges on the occasion of his 15th pastoral
anniversary at Gathering of Champions Church International; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Bishop Brian Keith Hodges has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the
Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,
psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS,
he was born in Detroit, a loving son of Willie Lee and Pearlie Mae Hodges;
and
WHEREAS,
he found the loving, saving knowledge of Jesus Christ at a young age at
International Miracle Gospel Tabernacle; and while garnering an appreciation for
ministry, he began helping out at the church by cleaning restrooms, providing
security, singing in the choir, and chauffeuring older members to church;
and
WHEREAS,
it was when he attended Burnette Baptist Church in 1992 that Bishop Hodges first
accepted the call to preach his first sermon under the leadership of Reverend
Dr. James Allen Caldwell; and
WHEREAS,
Bishop Hodges moved to Georgia at the age of 20 where he met and married Margo
Whatley, and through this union they were blessed with two remarkable children,
Brianna LaShae and Brian Keith Hodges, Jr.; and
WHEREAS,
he began ministry in Georgia at the Macedonia Baptist Church and First Corinth
Baptist Church, preaching and teaching until he was asked to deliver a sermon
for Antioch Baptist Church, where he was then asked to pastor; and
WHEREAS,
Bishop Hodges led the congregation at Antioch Baptist Church where he
established Sunday School and Bible study, created a youth department, initiated
breakfast for early morning attendees and leadership training and development,
updated the PA system, and purchased the church's first keyboard and drums;
and
WHEREAS,
in 1996 he became the youngest pastor in the history of the renowned Big Bethel
Baptist Church, now Gathering of Champions Church International, attended Beulah
Heights University from 1997 to 1999 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Biblical Education, and initiated the first summer camp for the children of the
church, a program that experienced phenomenal success and was a blessing to the
church and community; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message
of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works
rendered on behalf of persons in need.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body congratulate Bishop Brian Keith Hodges on the wonderful occasion of
his 15th pastoral anniversary at Gathering of Champions Church International and
extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and
leadership.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Bishop Brian
Keith Hodges.
