H*4167 Resolution, By Anderson and Kennedy
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE REVEREND MOSES JEFFERSON WILSON
 OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM PASTORING AND TO
 WISH HIM CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.

   10/28/09  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-7

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE REVEREND MOSES JEFFERSON WILSON OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM PASTORING AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.

Whereas, Reverend Moses Jefferson Wilson, devoted pastor, biblical teacher, and beloved preacher, is retiring from his long and dedicated career as a pastor of many congregations in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina; and

Whereas, Reverend Moses Jefferson Wilson, son of the late Reverend Mose and Sallie Cooper Wilson, was born on August 16, 1943 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina; and

Whereas, he matriculated through the public schools of Williamsburg County and graduated from Battery Park High School in Nesmith, South Carolina. He is a graduate of Morris College School of Religion in Sumter, South Carolina, and Reverend Wilson later completed additional studies at Williamsburg Technical College in Kingstree, South Carolina; and

Whereas, Reverend Wilson was a faithful employee of Wellman Industries in Johnsonville, South Carolina for thirty years and American Bankers and World Insurance for five years. He also was a successful farmer for many years; and

Whereas, in the late 1970's Reverend Wilson answered God's divine call to preach the Gospel and to pastoral ministry. He was licensed to preach in the African Methodist Episcopal Church by the late Reverend L.L. Farmer, Presiding Elder, Kingstree District of the Palmetto Conference of the Seventh Episcopal District. He served as an assistant minister at Saint Mark A.M.E. Church in Hemingway, South Carolina under the pastorate of the late Reverend E.L. McCrary and at the Rock Hill and Live Oak Circuit in Vance, South Carolina under the pastorate of Reverend Julius Steed. He was ordained an Itinerant Deacon at the Palmetto Annual Conference hosted by Morris Brown A.M.E. Church of Charleston, South Carolina in 1980. Reverend Wilson also was ordained an Itinerant Elder at the Central South Carolina Annual Conference hosted by Williams Chapel A.M.E. Church of Orangeburg, South Carolina in 1983; and

Whereas, Reverend Wilson, a progressive pastor, innovative leader, and anointed preacher has lead many persons to Jesus Christ, initiated and completed building projects, served as an advocate for youth and young adults, nurtured the elderly, served as a community leader and liaison, and stood for justice and righteousness. As a pastor, Reverend Wilson provided dedicated service to the following congregations: Good Hope A.M.E. Church in Bowman, South Carolina; Cypress Fork and Saint Mark Circuit in Alcolu, South Carolina; Society Hill A.M.E. Church in Manning, South Carolina; Zion and Bethel Circuit in Branchville, South Carolina; Mount Olive A.M.E. Church in Holly Hill, South Carolina; Mount Zion A.M.E. Church in Elloree, South Carolina; and Pine Grove A.M.E. Church in Manning, South Carolina; and

Whereas, he has served the African Methodist Episcopal Church as an Alternate Delegate to the General Conference and member of the Central Conference Board of Trustees, Central Conference Board of Examiners, and other committees in the Seventh Episcopal District; and

Whereas, Reverend Wilson, a respected and effective leader in Williamsburg County, has served his community, the county, and surrounding areas through giving of himself and his many talents in countless ways. He is a Master Mason and member of the Saint Mark Lodge #374 where he served as secretary for eighteen years. He also has served on the Williamsburg County Disabilities and Special Needs Advisory Board, Williamsburg County Human Relations Council, and former president of the Battery Park Precinct.

Whereas, it is proper and fitting for the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to pause in their deliberations to recognize a dedicated son of South Carolina who has served the Lord and his congregations with love and leadership for more than thirty years. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and recognize the Reverend Moses Jefferson Wilson of Williamsburg County on the occasion of his retirement from pastoring and wish him continued good health and happiness for many years to come.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Reverend Moses Jefferson Wilson.