HR1614: HR1614 Kornegay, Pastor Nancy; commend

26 LC 112 3829 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.1 WHEREAS, Pastor Nancy Kornegay was saved in 1973 at the age of 16 in Goldsboro, North2 Carolina, during a tent revival under the guidance of the Late Apostle Johnnie Washington,3 founder of the Tabernacle of Prayer For All People in Jamaica, New York; and4 WHEREAS, Pastor Kornegay was nurtured in her early spiritual journey by the Late Pastor5 Naomi Buckram, Founding Pastor of Tabernacle of Prayer in Golds boro, North Carolina,6 who provided guidance, mentorship, and instruction in the disciplines of prayer, service, and7 ministry; and8 WHEREAS, at the young age of 16, Pastor Kornegay began witnessing and preaching the9 Gospel, demonstrating extraordinary faith, commitment, and a clear calling to serve in the10 ministry; and11 WHEREAS, in 1976, she continued to be refined and prepared under the leadership of the12 Late Lawrence Bogier Jr., further equipping her to fulfill God's calling upon her life; and13 H. R. 1614 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3829 WHEREAS, Pastor Kornegay accepted her divine calling, married Charles Kornegay, and14 through military service was led to Hinesville, Georgia, where she planted the seeds of a new15 ministry; and16 WHEREAS, she founded the Tabernacle of Prayer on Memorial Drive with seven adults and17 four children, demonstrating unwavering faith, perseverance, and dedication to God's work;18 and19 WHEREAS, through seven relocations, Pastor Kornegay's faithfuln ess and commitment20 never wavered, culminating in the establishment of a permanent home for the church in 2009,21 a testament to God's providence and her leadership; and22 WHEREAS, the opening of the church in its permanent location, with an initial congregation23 of approximately fifty members, exemplifies the power of vision, determination, and faith,24 proving that what may seem impossible to man is always possible with God; and25 WHEREAS, Pastor Nancy Kornegay's life and ministry reflect resilience, servant leadership,26 and a deep commitment to uplifting individuals, families, and communities.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Nancy Kornegay for her decades29 of leadership and dedication as well as extend best wishes for continued success.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Pastor32 Nancy Kornegay.33 H. R. 1614 - 2 -