HR 255

HR255 192251-1 By Representative Rogers RFD: First Read: 27-FEB-18 192251-1:n:02/26/2017:AR/ar LSA2018-1051 HONORING THE REVEREND LIMUER MYERS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND DEDICATION TO SERVICE. WHEREAS, it is with highest commendation that the Reverend Limuer Myers is recognized for his distinguished record of professional achievement and dedicated service to the residents of South Carolina and Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Reverend Myers accepted his call to the gospel ministry in 1980 and has served faithfully and with excellence; and WHEREAS, he is currently pastor of his home church, the Old Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, where his congregation includes members from South Carolina and Georgia, in addition to many of his immediate and extended families; and WHEREAS, as the senior pastor in the Central Savannah River Area, Reverend Myers is known for the wisdom, guidance, and counsel he provides to other ministers; and WHEREAS, his love and care for others has earned him the name, "The Community Pastor"; and WHEREAS, the Reverend Myers is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including, serving as Moderator of three Baptist Associations, President of the Aiken County Ministerial Alliance; he received the Man of Valor Award, Pastor of the Year Award, and the Order of the Palmetto, the highest award bestowed upon a citizen by the Governor of South Carolina; the Governor declared February 21, 2001, as the Reverend Limuer Myers Day in the State of Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Reverend Myers is known and respected throughout the State of Carolina as strong advocate for civil and human rights; he has participated in several marches and efforts to support voter registration, removal of the confederate flag from atop the state house, and support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; and WHEREAS, he and his wife, Thomasina Morgan Myers, are the proud parents of four children; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That in recognition of his distinguished ministry and service to the citizens of South Carolina and Georgia, highest commendation is herein conveyed to the Reverend Limuer Myers, for whom a copy of this resolution is provided in admiration and appreciation, along with sincere best wishes for the future.