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HR 187: Neal, Reverend Corey J.; occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary; recognize

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House Resolution 187

By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Buckner of the 137th, Rice of the 139th, and Smith of the 138th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Reverend Corey J. Neal on the occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Reverend Corey J. Neal answered the call to ministry at the age of 27 after a transformative series of hardships led him to relinquish his personal plans and embrace God's purpose, committing himself to preaching and serving in Columbus, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Corey J. Neal was called by the Lord 17 years ago to lead the congregation of Greater Peace Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, prior to becoming the church's senior pastor, he faithfully served as director of Christian education, youth pastor, and assistant pastor under the leadership of his grandfather, Reverend E. L. Sullivan; and

WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure, Reverend Corey J. Neal has established numerous programs and workshops, including those focused on health, finances, and employment, that have improved the spiritual growth and well-being of the church and the surrounding community; and

WHEREAS, he further serves as the vice-president-at-large of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia and is a certified instructor for the local, state, and national Congress of Christian Education; and

WHEREAS, he is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., the Kappa Alpha Psi Columbus Alumni Chapter, the Columbus Georgia Family Connection Coalition, and the 100 Black Men of America; and

WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Reverend Corey J. Neal has shown the energy, devotion, and commitment truly reflective of divine guidance; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the dynamic Christian ministry of this devout and pious man.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Corey J. Neal on the wonderful occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership.

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 Reverend Corey J. Neal.