HR38 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John F. Knight Jr

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Maggie Street Missionary Baptist Church, 119th anniversary, commended

Summary

HR38 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing and commending Maggie Street Missionary Baptist Church on its 119th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

If enacted as intended, it officially recognizes the church for its anniversary and commends its leadership and service. It notes the church's history since 1898 and highlights programs like a Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Homeless Ministry, the Life Institute for Training (L.I.F.T.) Bible Crusade College and Seminary, a health boot camp, and a Dream Center. It directs that a copy of the resolution be given to Pastor Ezekiel Pettway, Sr.; this is a nonbinding, symbolic action and does not change laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Maggie Street Missionary Baptist Church and its congregation, which are publicly recognized and commended
• Pastor Ezekiel Pettway, Sr., and the church leadership who receive a copy of the resolution

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Maggie Street Missionary Baptist Church on its 119th anniversary and commends it
• Highlights the church's history since 1898 and its leadership
• Notes the church's community programs (Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Homeless Ministry, Life Institute for Training (L.I.F.T.) Bible Crusade College and Seminary, health boot camp, Dream Center)
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Pastor Ezekiel Pettway, Sr.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory