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HR 2113: Thomas, Reverend Dr. William E., Jr.; commend

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House Resolution 2113

By: Representative Kendrick of the 95th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and

WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. will be inducted into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers during the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministries and Lay Ceremony; and

WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped New Bethel A.M.E. Church grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and

WHEREAS, over the past years leading New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. has established numerous programs and workshops which have improved the spiritual and educational growth of the church and the surrounding community; 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 Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and

WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; 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 Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. upon the grand occasion of his induction into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers 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 Dr. William E. Thomas Jr.