HR192 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara DrummondRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Apostle Cleveland Smith, death mourned

Summary

HR192 is a Alabama House resolution mourning the death and honoring the life and service of Chief Apostle Cleveland Sylvester Smith.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally mourns the death of Chief Apostle Cleveland Sylvester Smith and celebrates his life and contributions. It recognizes his leadership in music ministry, his founding of The Cleveland Smith Chorale, and his extensive community outreach through churches and organizations, including efforts to help the homeless, home-bound, incarcerated, and those on death row. It also expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones.

Who It Affects

• Family and loved ones of Chief Apostle Cleveland Sylvester Smith, who receive formal sympathy and tribute.
• Mobile and Alabama religious and community groups that benefited from his ministries and outreach.
• Organizations he led or founded (Mt. Olive No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church, The Cleveland Smith Chorale, St. John's Deliverance Temple, St. John's School of Tomorrow) that are acknowledged and memorialized.
• Recipients of his outreach programs (homeless individuals, home-bound individuals, incarcerated individuals, and students associated with St. John's educational efforts).

Key Provisions

• The death of Chief Apostle Cleveland Sylvester Smith is recorded with deep sadness and the resolution is offered as a tribute to his life and service.
• The House acknowledges and honors his life, leadership, and community service, including his music ministry and outreach initiatives.
• Recognition of his work with The Cleveland Smith Chorale and his outreach to the homeless, home-bound, incarcerated, and those on death row.
• Acknowledgment of his roles with Mt. Olive No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church and St. John's Deliverance Temple, including the education and outreach programs associated with St. John's Christian Academy (now St. John's School of Tomorrow).
• heartfelt sympathy to his family is extended in the resolution.

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Subjects

Resolutions