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House
Resolution 813
By:
Representatives Mangham of the
94th,
Watson of the
91st,
Stephenson of the
92nd,
and Mosby of the
90th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Pastor James C. Ward; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Pastor James C. Ward, the visionary leader of Antioch-Lithonia Missionary
Baptist Church, was born in Abbeville, Alabama, one of seven children born to
Willie and Viola Ward; and
WHEREAS,
since March of 1995, Pastor Ward has blessed the distinguished congregation of
historic Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church with his compassionate and
inspiring spiritual guidance; and
WHEREAS,
during his time with Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Ward has
led this vibrant faith community through many exciting developments, including
the building of a new facility that the congregation began to occupy in 2004 and
the creation of several new ministries, including a personal support ministry
and a concert band; and
WHEREAS,
outside of his exemplary service to the church, Pastor Ward´s other
outstanding accomplishments include founding the Lithonia-East DeKalb Optimist
Club, serving as charter president of the board of directors for the East DeKalb
Boys & Girls Club, graduating from Leadership DeKalb in 2003, and performing
with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir in October, 2004; and
WHEREAS,
Pastor Ward was recognized in 1999 by President Clinton for his dedicated
community service, invited to the White House in 2001, recognized by the
Secretary of the State of Georgia as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen and a
Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia, and selected during the 2005 Atlanta Gospel
Choice Awards as one of ten metropolitan Atlanta area pastors to receive the
"Chosen" Award; and
WHEREAS,
he has lived a life dedicated to Christian education, and community and
spiritual service, exemplifying extraordinary Christian leadership and embodying
his personal commitment to his fellow man; and
WHEREAS,
his life of service is a genuine reflection of his faith and love for the Lord
and
considering the many extraordinary contributions Pastor Ward has made to Georgia, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to appropriately recognize this exceptional religious leader and his venerable church.
considering the many extraordinary contributions Pastor Ward has made to Georgia, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to appropriately recognize this exceptional religious leader and his venerable church.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the great spiritual leader, Pastor James C. Ward, and
commend him for many years of invaluable service and contributions.
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 Pastor James
C. Ward.