Bill 5232

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               House
Bill Number:                    5232
Primary Sponsor:                Anderson
Type of Legislation:            CR
Subject:                        Dr. Norman P. Pearson, Sr.
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   19940526
Computer Document Number:       BBM/9281JM.94
Introduced Date:                19940526
Last History Body:              House
Last History Date:              19940526
Last History Type:              Received from Senate
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Anderson
Type of Legislation:            Concurrent
                                Resolution

Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN  Leg Involved
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5232  House   19940526      Received from Senate
5232  Senate  19940526      Introduced, adopted, returned
                            with concurrence
5232  House   19940526      Introduced, adopted, sent to
                            Senate

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

CONGRATULATING DR. NORMAN P. PEARSON, SR., ON HIS SILVER ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF NEW PROSPECT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF WILLIAMSTON.

Whereas, Dr. Norman P. Pearson, Sr., is an ordained minister of the Gospel and a native of Greenville; and

Whereas, Dr. Pearson is pastor of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church in Williamston, where plans are in progress for the joyous celebration of his twenty-fifth year of service; and

Whereas, of the eleven pastors who have served this wonderful church during its 124 years of existence, Dr. Pearson's pastorate has been the longest; and

Whereas, it has been stated that "when the Reverend Pearson stands in the pulpit with which God charged him, all of the animals in the field, lions, tigers, and bears, gather around to hear a word from the Lord"; and

Whereas, Dr. Pearson always has a song in his heart, as he has established a reputation of being able to reach souls not only through the word, but with his stirring singing voice and old-time gospel renditions; and

Whereas, he has served as a soloist for the Progressive National Baptist Convention and has recorded three albums of gospel music; and

Whereas, his leadership at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church has received local, state, and national recognition among Baptists; and

Whereas, he is a superb pastor and is known and admired for his generosity and his devotion to charitable and civic causes; and

Whereas, we are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize his talents and to congratulate him. 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, congratulates Dr. Norman P. Pearson, Sr., on his silver anniversary as pastor of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church of Williamston.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Pearson.