Bill Text: GA HR2339 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Faith and Clergy Commission; Board of Directors; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2339 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2339-Introduced.html

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10 LC 37 1108

House Resolution 2339

By: Representative Mangham of the 94th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the members of the Board of Directors of the Faith and Clergy Commission; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the purpose of the Faith and Clergy Commission, Inc., is to express appreciation and gratitude to members of the clergy and faith communities and conduct a gathering or meeting at least once annually at the capitol during the session of the Georgia General Assembly, along with any other state or federal legislative or political body; and

WHEREAS, this commission's purpose is to facilitate dialogue between elected or public servants, faith leaders, and faith communities and to advance respect and recognition for the unique roles and contributions of faith leaders and faith communities; and

WHEREAS, this commission's purpose is to advance innovative cooperation between faith communities and government in addressing human and community needs and the delivery of services in areas of mutual interest consistent with the First Amendment of the United States Constitution advancing no law respecting the establishment of religion, nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof; and

WHEREAS, this organization, in its activities, is nonpartisan, nonsectional, and nonsectarian; and

WHEREAS, the commission provides it shall not by resolution or otherwise be committed to the support or endorsement of any candidate for public office; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Directors of the Faith and Clergy Commission are: Dr. Creflo Dollar, Bishop Wellington Boone, Bishop Eddie L. Long, Apostle Jackie Tyler, Dr. Michael Battle, Minister Ryan Bagnal, Representative Randal Mangham, Representative Jay Neal, Representative Randy Nix, Representative Mack Jackson, and Senator Donzella James.
WHEREAS, it is only fitting that these individuals be recognized for their service, dedication, and participation in the 9th Annual Faith and Clergy Day as well as their outstanding service on the board of directors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend these individuals for their leadership and dedication to the citizens of the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the individual members of the Board of Directors of the Faith and Clergy Commission.