HR0924 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Bishop John H. Williams of the New Shining Light Holiness, Deliverance Non-Denominational Church on 40 years of pastoral service; and

WHEREAS, Bishop John Williams has served as a pastor for 40 years and has been working within the church for 44 years, giving unselfishly in a continuous effort to help others; and

WHEREAS, Bishop John Williams has served both inside of and outside of his community in many ways throughout the years, including through the Food Outreach Ministry and food drives and by providing encouragement and inspiration to those who are incarcerated; and

WHEREAS, Bishop John Williams' most highlighted community outreach event is his Christmas toy drive where he provides over 500 families with free groceries, Christmas trees, and toys; and

WHEREAS, On October 1, 2022, Bishop John Williams will be honored with a Black-Tie Affair/Wishing Well event; and

WHEREAS, On October 9, 2022, the 40th pastoral anniversary of Bishop John Williams will be celebrated at New Shining Light HDN Church in Venice, Illinois during the Sunday morning worship service; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Bishop John H. Williams on his 40 years of pastoral service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bishop John Williams as a symbol of our esteem and respect.