Senate Resolution 984
By: Senators Summers of the 13th, Tillery of the 19th, Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the
33rd, Goodman of the 8th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 15, 2026, as James Warren Spires Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, James Warren Spires heard God clearly and answered that call to ministry in
1976; and
WHEREAS, James Warren Spires has shared the gospel message "that if thou shalt confess
with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved," as stated in his favorite scripture, Romans 10:9, as a pastor
and teacher; and
WHEREAS, James Warren Spires has pastored numerous churches, including his current
pastorate of over 29 years, Hatley Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, friends and relatives will honor and celebrate James Warren Spires' 50 years
of ministry on the 15th day of March in the year of our Lord 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize March 15, 2026, as James Warren Spires Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to James Warren
Spires.