06 LC 33
1570
House
Resolution 2134
By:
Representative Keown of the
173rd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
First Newark Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
First Newark Baptist Church at 225 Russell Road in Thomasville, Georgia, began
as a mission in 1996 with a small core group of committed believers;
and
WHEREAS,
in 1997 First Newark Baptist Church was constituted as a church affiliated with
the Southern Baptist Convention, Georgia Baptist Convention, and the Thomas
County Baptist Association; and
WHEREAS,
since 1997, the church has been doubly blessed by God, adding many new members,
constructing a 12,000 square foot Family Life Center, and expanding and
renovating the worship center; and
WHEREAS,
in 2004, Pastor Dr. Mike Keown felt the leadership of God to offer himself to
represent the people of Thomas and Grady counties in the Georgia House of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS,
the members of First Newark Baptist Church rallied around their pastor and
supported his successful campaign; and
WHEREAS,
in the pastor's absence, lay leaders have emerged to ensure that the ministry of
First Newark Baptist Church has not faltered; and
WHEREAS,
pastor and state representative Dr. Mike Keown wishes to thank the members of
First Newark Baptist Church for all their prayers and support during his first
term in the Georgia House of Representatives.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
commends the membership of First Newark Baptist Church for their commitment and
contributions to their community.
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 First Newark
Baptist Church.