Bill Text: GA HR1647 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Corinth Christian Church; honor
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR1647 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1647-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1647
By:
Representative Williamson of the
111th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and honoring the Corinth Christian Church on its 150th Anniversary; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
as a nation united under God, the religious institutions in our country have
performed a historical role in setting standards for moral values, charity to
those less fortunate, and worship of God; and
WHEREAS,
the Corinth Christian Church of Walton County, Georgia, was formally organized
in the summer of 1861, inspired by the revival preached by Phillip Lamar;
and
WHEREAS,
the church has come a long way from its first services, which took place in the
blacksmith shop of charter members Billie and Charlotte Shelnutt, and later in
the first church building which was erected in 1864; and
WHEREAS,
while the buildings have changed, the primary mission of the church has remained
the same: to move people into a deeper relationship with Jesus and serve the
youth and surrounding community by providing loving spiritual guidance and
support; and
WHEREAS,
the strong spiritual leaders of the church, including preaching minister Adam
Turner, youth minister Josh Moore, associate youth and adult minister Lester
Waters, and shepherding minister Don Hardison, have led the faithful and
hard-working congregation through a tremendous history of expansion and service
to the community, and this ministry continues to grow with more than 1,000
members; and
WHEREAS,
the Corinth Christian Church has been an influential and guiding force in the
City of Corinth and Walton County for the past 150 years and has greatly
contributed to the moral development and growth of the State of
Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join on the occasion of the church's 150th Anniversary to commend the
faithful members of Corinth Christian Church , express their appreciation for
the church's outstanding Christian history of community service, and convey
their sincere best wishes for continued growth and success.
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 Corinth
Christian Church.
