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House
Resolution 588
By:
Representatives Jackson of the
161st,
Bryant of the
160th,
and Stephens of the
164th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and congratulating Reverend Willie Gwyn; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Willie Gwyn is well known in evangelical circles as a Bible teacher, conference
speaker, and pastor who has enjoyed a rewarding career ministering;
and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Gwyn was born in Sylvania, Georgia, and graduated from Jenkins County
Training School, attended Morehouse College, graduated from Savannah State
University, and received his
masteŕs
degree in guidance and counseling from Fort Valley State University;
and
WHEREAS,
he also proudly served our country in the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend
Gwyńs
pastoral service includes serving as pastor or interim pastor in Savannah at
First Brownsville Baptist Church, Happy Home Baptist Church, Zion Hill
Missionary Baptist Church and in Thunderbolt, Georgia, at College Park Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS,
after his blessed years of pastoral service, he retired in 1998 and became
Pastor Emeritus of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Gwyn has not only served as a spiritual leader in the community but is
recognized for his vital role in leading the community in educational and
cultural endeavors; and
WHEREAS,
he is married to Mrs. Wilmotine Brown Gwyn and is the beloved father of six
daughters and three sons.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and congratulate Reverend Willie Gwyn on being credited by
Our
Brotheŕs
Keeper for his more than 46 years of devotion to Savannah and convey their best
wishes in his future pursuits.
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 Reverend
Willie Gwyn.