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House
Resolution 1953
By:
Representatives Murphy of the
120th,
Howard of the
121st,
and Frazier of the
123rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and commending the Reverend Marvin McRae on the occasion of his tenth pastoral
anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Reverend Marvin McRae has served as the esteemed pastor of the historic Mt.
Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, for the past ten years;
and
WHEREAS,
Reverend McRae has been an extraordinary spiritual leader and a steadfast source
of guidance throughout his distinguished career with this great church;
and
WHEREAS,
he has served his community and the State of Georgia well; and
WHEREAS,
he was born in Lumber City, Georgia, to Estella and Durand Gay; and
WHEREAS,
he received his early education in the public schools of Telfair County,
Georgia, before attending Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, where he earned a
Bachelor of Art Degree in philosophy and religion; and
WHEREAS,
he also studied at Troy State where he earned a Master´s Degree in
Education Leadership and at Argosy University where he earned an Educational
Specialist Degree and Doctorate Degree in Education; and
WHEREAS,
this devoted and loving father was called into the ministry at 17 years of age
and is now able to pass along the spirit with which he was filled early on in
life to his own children; and
WHEREAS,
he has served as associate minister at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Tabernacle
Baptist Church, Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, and the House of God Holiness Church
and as pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church and Mt. Transfiguration Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS,
in addition to his ministerial involvement, he has proudly served as an active
member in many civic, fraternal, and professional organizations and has received
many awards and honors for his valuable contributions in these areas;
and
WHEREAS,
Reverend McRae´s many achievements will stand as symbols of dignity, pride,
and honor for his congregation and the citizens of this state for generations to
come; and
WHEREAS,
with the insightful and charismatic leadership of Reverend McRae, who has
dedicated his life to spreading the good news of the gospel throughout this
state, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church shall remain steadfast and loyal to the mission
of witnessing to and serving God´s people through prayer, worship,
education, fellowship, ministering to those in need, and liberating the
oppressed all for the Glory of God.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body honor the Reverend Marvin McRae on the occasion of his tenth pastoral
anniversary at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, express to him their
immense gratitude and respect for his many years of service, and convey their
most sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success in his
walk with God.
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
Marvin McRae.