HR953 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mary Sue McClurkinCity Council

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 50th Anniversary, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes Briarwood Presbyterian Church on its 50th anniversary and expresses gratitude to its leadership.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes Briarwood Presbyterian Church's 50th anniversary, noting its founding date and growth from 92 charter members to over 4,200 members. Acknowledges the church as the birthplace of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and its role in hosting the PCA's first General Assembly in 1973, along with its mission work both overseas and domestically. Directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to Dr. Harry L. Reeder III, the church's minister, with sincere gratitude and highest esteem.

Who It Affects

• Briarwood Presbyterian Church and its members and staff, who receive formal recognition of their 50th anniversary.
• Dr. Harry L. Reeder III, the church's minister, who is designated to receive a copy of the resolution with gratitude and esteem.
• Alabama residents and the public, who see formal state recognition of a local religious community and its contributions.

Key Provisions

• recognizes the 50th anniversary of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, including its founding date (September 25, 1960) and growth to over 4,200 members.
• acknowledges Briarwood Presbyterian Church as the birthplace of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and its hosting of the PCA's first General Assembly in 1973, along with its international and domestic ministry efforts (450 members in missions and 350 in domestic ministry).
• directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to Dr. Harry L. Reeder III with sincere gratitude and highest esteem.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory