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HR 1614: Kornegay, Pastor Nancy; commend

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House Resolution 1614

By: Representatives Williams of the 168th, Howard of the 129th, Prince of the 132nd, Willis of the 55th, Scott of the 76th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Pastor Nancy Kornegay; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Pastor Nancy Kornegay was saved in 1973 at the age of 16 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, during a tent revival under the guidance of the Late Apostle Johnnie Washington, founder of the Tabernacle of Prayer For All People in Jamaica, New York; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Kornegay was nurtured in her early spiritual journey by the Late Pastor Naomi Buckram, Founding Pastor of Tabernacle of Prayer in Goldsboro, North Carolina, who provided guidance, mentorship, and instruction in the disciplines of prayer, service, and ministry; and

WHEREAS, at the young age of 16, Pastor Kornegay began witnessing and preaching the Gospel, demonstrating extraordinary faith, commitment, and a clear calling to serve in the ministry; and

WHEREAS, in 1976, she continued to be refined and prepared under the leadership of the Late Lawrence Bogier Jr., further equipping her to fulfill God's calling upon her life; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Kornegay accepted her divine calling, married Charles Kornegay, and through military service was led to Hinesville, Georgia, where she planted the seeds of a new ministry; and

WHEREAS, she founded the Tabernacle of Prayer on Memorial Drive with seven adults and four children, demonstrating unwavering faith, perseverance, and dedication to God's work; and

WHEREAS, through seven relocations, Pastor Kornegay's faithfulness and commitment never wavered, culminating in the establishment of a permanent home for the church in 2009, a testament to God's providence and her leadership; and

WHEREAS, the opening of the church in its permanent location, with an initial congregation of approximately fifty members, exemplifies the power of vision, determination, and faith, proving that what may seem impossible to man is always possible with God; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Nancy Kornegay's life and ministry reflect resilience, servant leadership, and a deep commitment to uplifting individuals, families, and communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Nancy Kornegay for her decades of leadership and dedication as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Pastor Nancy Kornegay.