Bill 4255

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       4255
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  House
Introduced Date:                   19950529
Primary Sponsor:                   J. Brown
All Sponsors:                      J. Brown, Scott and Byrd 
Drafted Document Number:           bbm\10337jm.95
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19950529
Subject:                           Reverend Joseph W. Alley

Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
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House   19950529  Received from Senate
Senate  19950529  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
House   19950529  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

COMMENDING THE REVEREND JOSEPH W. ALLEY, PASTER OF COLLEGE PLACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN COLUMBIA, FOR HIS DEDICATION TO HIS CHURCH MEMBERS AND FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO A BETTER WAY OF LIFE IN THE CAPITAL CITY, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN HIS NEW ASSIGNMENT.

Whereas, the Reverend Joseph W. Alley has for the past ten years served as pastor of College Place United Methodist Church in Columbia; and

Whereas, he has also ministered at Trinity United Methodist Church in West Columbia over the last decade; and

Whereas, he is an outstanding minister of the Gospel and has tended his flock spiritually in the most excellent manner; and

Whereas, Joe Alley is well-known and highly respected and admired by many people, including countless individuals who are not members of his church or of his denomination; and

Whereas, Joe Alley has worked ceaselessly for the improvement of race relations in the Columbia area, has fostered the growth of the ecumenical movement, and has been a true leader on many social issues; and

Whereas, he has left his mark on Columbia and his efforts and contributions for a better way of life will long be remembered and are greatly appreciated; and

Whereas, he is leaving this United Methodist district for a new assignment and the people of Columbia whom he has helped will miss him very much. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commends the Reverend Joseph W. Alley, pastor of College Place United Methodist Church in Columbia, for his dedication to his church members and for his contributions to a better way of life in the Capital City and extends to him best wishes for happiness and success in his new assignment.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Reverend Alley at 4801 Colonial Drive, Columbia, 29203.