2009-J5854

Honoring Bishop Andre Sexton for his many years of dedicated life services

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2009-J5854


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bishop Andre Sexton for his many years
of dedicated life services to be celebrated May 20-22, 2010

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life is
nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern and selfless
devotion of those who would commit their energies and purpose to the
ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bishop Andre
Sexton for his many years of dedicated life services; he will be recog-
nized by the Calvary's Rock Fellowship Ministries at its Leadership 2010
Conference to be held at the Millennium Hotel, May 20-22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Leadership 2010 will present engaging workshops that will
focus on encouraging, equipping and empowering leaders for life and
ministry; and
WHEREAS, Born in Virginia, Bishop Andre Sexton has doctorate degrees
in Biblical Studies from the North Carolina College of Theology and the
Mississippi State College of Theology; currently, he is pursuing a
master's degree in Counseling from the Western International University
in Phoenix, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Andre Sexton has over 22 years of full-time service as
a pastor, and more than 27 years of military service in the United
States Army; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Andre Sexton served a worldwide ministry including
churches in Korea, Italy, and the United States of America; at present,
he serves as the Pastor and Founder of Calvary's Rock Church Fellowship
Ministries in Sierra Vista, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Andre Sexton married his childhood sweetheart, Ms.
Audrey Lassiter, and together they are the proud parents of three
wonderful children, Tamika, Nicole, and Andre II; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Andre Sexton has brought to his ministry an overwhelm-
ing spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlight-
enment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties, while
always displaying the highest standards of personal and professional
integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bishop Andre Sexton for his many years of dedicated life services,
noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service
to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bishop Andre Sexton.

actions

  • 07 / Jun / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 09 / Jun / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 09 / Jun / 2010
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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