HR68 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Dr. Kevin McCreless, retirement, commended

Summary

HR68 would officially commend Dr. Kevin McCreless for 33 years of pastoral ministry at Broadway Baptist Church on his retirement.

What This Bill Does

The bill is a House of Representatives resolution recognizing Dr. Kevin McCreless for his 33 years of pastoral ministry at Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville, Alabama. It notes his education, career path, and community outreach, and mentions that the church sanctuary built in 2002 was renamed in his honor. The resolution dedicates the document to him with gratitude and best wishes, and does not create or change any laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Kevin McCreless — receives an official public commendation from the Alabama House of Representatives for his retirement after 33 years of ministry.
• Broadway Baptist Church and its congregation in Rainsville, Alabama — publicly recognized for the pastor's leadership and service during his tenure.

Key Provisions

• Commends Dr. Kevin McCreless for 33 years of pastoral ministry at Broadway Baptist Church.
• Acknowledges his education (Samford University; Beeson Divinity School; Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) and his ministry history (1982 start at New Prospect Baptist Church in Marbury; service at Liberty Grove Baptist Church and Harpersville First Baptist Church; pastor at Broadway since January 1992).
• Recognizes his community outreach work (Hope House, Celebrate Recovery, Walk Through Bethlehem).
• Notes that the church's sanctuary built in 2002 was formally renamed in his honor upon retirement.
• Be it resolved that the House dedicates the resolution to him with gratitude, admiration, and best wishes for continued happiness and success.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions