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House
Resolution 1509
By:
Representative Baker of the
78th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Reverend Dr. Wimbley Hale, Jr.; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Reverend Dr. Wimbley Hale, Jr., has long been recognized for his active
leadership roles in his community and throughout this state and his deep
commitment to spreading the Word of God to others; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Hale earned a bachelor's degree from Clark College, a Master of
Divinity degree from the Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational
Theological Center, and has studied in the areas of ministries of the church,
college curriculum development, and church administration; and
WHEREAS,
he began his service to the Lord in 1970 as assistant pastor at Mallalieu United
Methodist Church and has served as pastor to the congregations of Rivertown,
Bowen, Warren Memorial, Hoosier Memorial, and Andrews Chapel United Methodist
Churches; and
WHEREAS,
a dedicated public servant, Reverend Hale has served as a letter carrier with
the United States Post Office, a community recreation leader with the City of
Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation, a philosophy instructor at Clark
College, a casework supervisor and quality control reviewer for the Department
of Family and Children Services, and district superintendent for the
Atlanta-Decatur-Oxford District; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Hale has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing
Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological,
intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS,
during his time leading Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church, the church has
grown into a phenomenal place of worship, uplifting the community like the light
of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship;
and
WHEREAS,
whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the
troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator,
administrator, or humanitarian, Reverend Hale serves as a shining example of
God's righteous path; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Hale is united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Mae
Williams Hale, and he has been blessed with two remarkable sons, Keith and
Craig; and
WHEREAS,
the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Hale is a source of
strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic
strata; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message
of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works
rendered on behalf of persons in need.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Reverend Dr. Wimbley Hale, Jr., for his service to the Lord
and his congregations and extend best wishes for many more years of successful
fellowship and leadership.
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 Dr.
Wimbley Hale, Jr.