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Senate
Resolution 1229
By:
Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and James of the
35th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Reverend Eric Vincent Thomas on the occasion of his sixth
pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Reverend Eric Vincent Thomas 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 Thomas has diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents,
and energy for six years to uplifting and inspiring the congregation of St.
Peter Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
he attended North Carolina A&T State University, where he studied political
science, and the Interdenominational Theological Center and Carver Bible
College; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Thomas accepted the Lord's call to spread the Word at St. Peter
Missionary Baptist Church with his first sermon on September 30, 1990, and was
ordained to preach the gospel in 2005; and
WHEREAS,
he served in various ministries at Emanuel Baptist Church and was called to
serve as the fifth pastor of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church on March 7,
2004; and
WHEREAS,
during his time leading St. Peter Missionary Baptist 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,
in the last six years, Reverend Thomas has added 24 hours of corporate prayer to
the intercessory prayer ministry, established the Go Ye Revival and the S.W.A.T.
Evangelism Team, started the Nehemiah Classes, re-organized the Christian
Education Ministry, extended the Youth Ministry to include Saturday youth
witnessing classes, and revived the Children's Church and the couples, men, and
women's ministries; and
WHEREAS,
a talented author, Reverend Thomas has been published in
The Atlanta-Journal
Constitution and published his first book
in 2008, God's Certain
Word in an Uncertain World;
and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Thomas is united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Anita,
and he has been blessed with two wonderful sons, Eric and Noah; and
WHEREAS,
the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Thomas 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 SENATE that the members of this body commend
Reverend Eric Vincent Thomas for his service to the Lord and the congregation of
St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church and congratulate him on the occasion of his
sixth pastoral anniversary.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Reverend Eric Vincent
Thomas.