HR222 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Demetrius C. Newton

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

James O. GordonEarl F. HilliardChris EnglandMary MooreMerika ColemanRod ScottLawrence McAdory

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Rodgers, Edward E., commended

Summary

A House resolution commends Reverend Edward E. Rodgers on his inaugural service as Moderator of the Jefferson County District Association.

What This Bill Does

The resolution congratulates Reverend Rodgers on his inaugural service as Moderator, recognizes his long tenure as pastor of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church since 1983 and his leadership roles in local and national Baptist organizations, and extends best wishes to him and his ministry.

Who It Affects

• Reverend Edward E. Rodgers – receives formal recognition and best wishes from the Alabama House on his inauguration as Moderator.
• Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and related Jefferson County Baptist organizations – acknowledged for benefiting from Rodgers' leadership and ministry.

Key Provisions

• Congratulates Reverend Edward E. Rodgers on the occasion of his inaugural service as Moderator.
• Notes his pastoral leadership at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church since 1983 and describes the church's growth and related ministries (Foreign Mission Ministry in Nicaragua and Hopewell International Baptist Church).
• Recognizes his leadership roles within Baptist associations and conventions (e.g., Alabama State Convention, Northwest Wing of the District State Convention, National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., Southwest Regional Conference) and his service as Chaplain of the City of Bessemer Chaplains Core.
• Extends best wishes to him and his ministry via a copy of the resolution.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory