H*4036 Concurrent Resolution, By Allen
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND ODELL LEWIS ROBINSON
 OF LAURENS COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS EIGHTH YEAR AS
 PASTOR OF NEW BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST AS HE
 LEADS HIS CONGREGATION IN FURTHER SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND SERVICE.

   05/13/09  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-2
   05/13/09  Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-8

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND ODELL LEWIS ROBINSON OF LAURENS COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS EIGHTH YEAR AS PASTOR OF NEW BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST AS HE LEADS HIS CONGREGATION IN FURTHER SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND SERVICE.

Whereas, the cherished son of the late Mack and Matilda Robinson, Sr., Reverend Robinson is the youngest of fourteen children; and

Whereas, a graduate of the American Theological Seminary Extension School of Nashville, Tennessee, Reverend Robinson earned his Doctoral Degree in Theology from the American Bible Institute of Kansas City, Missouri; and

Whereas, prior to arriving at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Reverend Robinson served as pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Townsville, Rock Hill No. 2 in Greenville, and New Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Piedmont; and

Whereas, Reverend Robinson shares a loving marriage with the former Georgia M. Leatherwood, and together they adore their two children, Della and Brenda; and

Whereas, wholeheartedly committed to his faith and to reaching out to all mankind, Revered Robinson has shown exceptional compassion in leading the people of God to carry out abundant, fruitful lives; and

Whereas, Reverend Robinson's extensive community involvement includes membership in the Progressive National Baptist Convention, the NAACP, the E and M State Convention, and the American Legion. He is also a member of the executive board of the Tumbling Shoals Baptist Association; and

Whereas, living by his motto, "With God all things are possible", Reverend Robinson inspires his congregation to live for higher purposes and to trust that their faith will bring them through all of life's circumstances; and

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the members of the South Carolina General Assembly commend Reverend Robinson for his immeasurable contributions to his church and community, and wish him the best in the coming years. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor Reverend Odell Lewis Robinson of Laurens County upon the occasion of the anniversary of his eighth year as pastor of New Bethlehem Baptist Church, and wish him all the best as he leads his congregation in further spiritual growth and service.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Odell Lewis Robinson.