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House
Resolution 228
By:
Representative Hudson of the
124th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of their
dedication service on January 11, 2009; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church has a rich and magnificent history
dating back to its formation in 1868; and
WHEREAS,
the founding father of Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church was Reverend Sam
Byrd who was called to spread the word of God in 1865; and
WHEREAS,
due to social practice of the time, Reverend Byrd, a member of Bethel Baptist
Church, was forced to worship in the rear of the church; and
WHEREAS,
on March 14, 1866, Reverend Byrd, along with 20 other members of the Bethel
Baptist congregation, requested a dismissal from the church, which was granted
on September 15, 1868; and
WHEREAS,
over the last 141 years, Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church has grown to a
phenomenal place of worship thanks to the dedicated and loyal service of its
previous pastors: Reverend Sam Byrd, Reverend G.K. Pinkston, Dr. Reverend C.D.
Hubert, Reverend A.B. Murden, Reverend T.J. Roberts, Reverend E.R. McClendon,
Reverend R.E. Edwards, Reverend J.A. Bryant, and Reverend L. Dante Smith;
and
WHEREAS,
in November, 2005, Pastor Michael Curry was united with the Hickory Grove
Missionary Baptist Church family, and his positive leadership style and
Christian mannerisms have allowed the church to thrive and expand;
and
WHEREAS,
with a mission of "The Capital Vision" in 2007 and "Vision of Victory," Pastor
Curry's guidance and direction have provided for a remarkable annex to the
historic church; and
WHEREAS, the great vision and accomplishments of the leadership and members of Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church over the past 141 years are worthy of recognition.
WHEREAS, the great vision and accomplishments of the leadership and members of Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church over the past 141 years are worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the great contributions of Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist
Church and congratulate its congregation on the celebration of their dedication
service.
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
Michael Curry.