Bill Text: GA SR491 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Long, Bishop Eddie L.; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-05 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR491 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR491-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 491
By:
Senators Jones of the 10th and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Bishop Eddie L. Long; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Bishop Eddie L. Long answered his first call to the service of the Lord at New
Birth Missionary Baptist Church of Lithonia, Georgia, in 1987; and
WHEREAS,
a native of North Carolina, Bishop Long earned a bachelor's degree in business
administration from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Divinity
degree from Atlanta's Interdenominational Theological Society, and a doctorate
in pastoral ministry from the International College of Excellence in Tampa,
Florida; and
WHEREAS,
under his leadership and guidance, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has
expanded to new heights, allowing it to spread the Word of God to more people
with construction of a 3,700 seat sanctuary, a 10,000 seat complex, and the
Family Life Center; and
WHEREAS,
a man of leadership and compassion, Bishop Long actively serves his community
through his work with the Morehouse School of Religion Board of Directors, the
Board of Visitors for Emory University, the North Carolina Central University
Board of Trustees, the Young Life Board of Trustees, the Fort Valley State
University Board of Trustees, the Safehouse Outreach Ministries Board of
Directors, and 100 Black Men of America; and
WHEREAS,
named one of America's 125 most influential leaders, Bishop Long has also been
honored for his changes to the world of ministry with such awards as the 2003
Leadership Award, the Faith/Community Award from 100 Black Men of America, the
2003 Religious Contemporary Award from IRC, and the Champion Award for Spiritual
Enlightenment from All Children Are Special, Inc.; and
WHEREAS,
some of Bishop Long's other numerous honors include the Mentor of the Year Award
from Omega Psi Phi fraternity and an Emmy award for
The Face of
Homelessness, and he has been recognized
by the Centers for Disease Control for his tireless efforts fighting HIV/AIDS;
and
WHEREAS,
this noted author is united in love and marriage to his wife, Vanessa, and the
couple has been blessed with four remarkable children, Eric, Edward, Jared, and
Taylor; and
WHEREAS,
the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Bishop Long is a source of
strength, inspiration, and direction for persons in all walks of life and from
all economic strata, and he serves as an inspiration to countless Georgians and
Americans each day with his acts of kindness and compassion.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Bishop Eddie L. Long for his unparalleled record of community service and his
innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need and extend to him
their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Bishop Eddie L. Long.
