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Senate
Resolution 164
By:
Senators Jones of the 10th, Adelman of the 42nd, Butler of the 55th, Ramsey, Sr.
of the 43rd, Henson of the 41st and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Reverend Raleigh Rucker; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Reverend Raleigh Rucker answered his first call to the service of the Lord after
a full and active life of community service; and
WHEREAS,
whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the
troubled, or ministering through love and understanding, Reverend Rucker shows
the energy, devotion, and commitment truly reflective of divine guidance;
and
WHEREAS,
the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Rucker is a source of
strength, inspiration, and direction for persons in all walks of life and from
all economic strata; and
WHEREAS,
his lifetime of serving God's plan has continued through his 29 years of
enlightened stewardship as founder and pastor of Mount Patmos Baptist Church;
and
WHEREAS,
under his guiding heart and gentle hands, Mount Patmos Baptist Church has
blossomed as its congregation increased from 16 to over 4,500 members and
thrived as an institution that ministers to the community, and as one of the
most progressive congregations in DeKalb County; and
WHEREAS,
his leadership was responsible for the current church property becoming mortgage
and debt free in 1997; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments
of the dynamic ministry of this devout and pious servant of the
Lord.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join to
commend Reverend Raleigh Rucker for his unparalleled record of community service
and his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need and
congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his 29th year as pastor of Mount
Patmos Baptist Church in humble service to the Lord, and extend to him the 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 Reverend Raleigh Rucker.