H*5021 Resolution, By Haley
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BISHOP WENDELL HENDRIX OF LEXINGTON
 COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO HIS FAITH, CONGREGATION, AND
 COMMUNITY, AND TO DECLARE MAY 21, 2006, AS "BISHOP WENDELL HENDRIX DAY".

   04/20/06  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-21

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BISHOP WENDELL HENDRIX OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO HIS FAITH, CONGREGATION, AND COMMUNITY, AND TO DECLARE MAY 21, 2006, AS "BISHOP WENDELL HENDRIX DAY".

Whereas, the son of Reverend Oliver Henry and Ena Elizabeth Hendrix, Bishop Wendell Hendrix has moved many with his extraordinary faith and commitment to the furtherance of his church and its people; and

Whereas, a devoted husband and father, he shares a loving marriage with Betty L. Moore Hendrix and adores his son, Wendell Hendrix, Jr., three daughters, Missy Proctor, Tina Jeffcoat, and Penny Porter, and nine grandchildren; and

Whereas, an ordained minister for thirty years, he served as pastor of Olympia Church of God and Dunbar Road Church of God before his most current pastorship at Fish Hatchery Road Church of God; and

Whereas, under his exceptional leadership, church membership has grown from eighteen to three hundred twenty-five faithful members; and

Whereas, in addition to his preaching responsibilities, Bishop Hendrix shares his love of music with the congregation, as he sings and plays the piano during worship services; and

Whereas, dedicating his life to his church community, Bishop Hendrix has spent the past twenty-one years unselfishly inspiring his congregation to live their lives in celebration of their faith; and

Whereas, his very presence in the pulpit is an overwhelming display of his faith, as he suffered a paralyzing stroke in February 2003, and had open heart surgery in July 2003, but found the strength and resolve to stand strong in the pulpit and at the piano to deliver his message to fellow believers; and

Whereas, Bishop Hendrix's steadfast love for his church is readily apparent in everything he does, and his congregants at Fish Hatchery Road Church of God and the surrounding community are fortunate to have such a prolific leader to guide them through life. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor Bishop Wendell Hendrix of Lexington County for his outstanding contributions to his faith, congregation, and community, and to declare May 21, 2006, as "Bishop Wendell Hendrix Day".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Bishop Wendell Hendrix.