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House
Resolution 615
By:
Representatives Jackson of the
161st,
Bryant of the
160th,
and Bordeaux of the
162nd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
Reverend Harold Baker; and for other purposes
WHEREAS,
Reverend Harold Baker, Pastor Emeritus of Second Ebenezer Missionary Baptist
Church, Inc. in Savannah, Georgia, retired on September 30, 2003, after 35 years
of strong and faithful leadership; and
WHEREAS,
under his leadership at Second Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, the church
grew in membership and in its ministries; and
WHEREAS,
his progressive Christian beliefs moved the fellowship into innovative areas of
evangelism, education, and social ministry; and
WHEREAS,
he was instrumental in the establishment of the Second Ebenezer Day Care
Center, Inc., one of the oldest continuously operated day care centers in the
City of Savannah; and
WHEREAS,
Pastor Baker delivered God's Word to many and he recognized the importance of
learning, teaching, and making God's Word relevant in the Christian's daily
life; and
WHEREAS,
he serves as a mentor to young pastors and preachers throughout the State of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he was one of the founding members of the New Era Missionary Baptist Convention
of Georgia, Inc. more than 40 years ago; and
WHEREAS,
he is a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a retired postman, past director of
Opportunities Industrial Center, and CEO of the Harold Ruth Corporation;
and
WHEREAS,
he and his wife Ruth have been married for more than 50 years and are the
parents of one son, Lorenzo, and one daughter, Melissa; the grandparents of
three grandsons; and the great grandparents of two.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body honor and commend Reverend Harold Baker for a long and distinguished
career of service to God and to mankind and convey their respect and gratitude
to him.
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
Harold Baker.