Senate Resolution 126

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DAVID HOKE OF UNDERSTANDING THE WORD MINISTRIES FOR DELIVERING BIBLES TO THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE AND FOR HIS CONTINUED DEDICATION TO SPREADING THE WORD OF GOD.

WHEREAS, born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, David Hoke, of Understanding the Word Ministries, in 2020, was led by the Holy Spirit to provide a Life Application Study Bible to all who seek knowledge from the Bible, or thought it was impossible to read and understand the Bible; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hoke has been led to customize each Bible to the individual, not only their name, but also things they are passionate about, and make them who they are, and what started as a small task quickly became a profound call from the Messiah to expand and share our gift with many more people around the world; and

WHEREAS, during a church service in March 2024, Mr. Hoke was giving a testimony about the calling, while presenting 2,000 Spanish Life Application Study Bibles for the Dominican Republic, it caught the attention of one of his State Representatives' wives, who reached out and asked if he wanted to provide a Bible to every State Representative in Louisiana, and he was honored to deliver them, and a light shined through the Louisiana State Capitol like never before, and a month after receiving the Bibles, Louisiana became the first state to vote to post The Ten Commandments in every classroom across the state; and

WHEREAS, in May of 2024, Mr. Hoke was delivering Bibles to the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he received a revelation to provide a Bible to every State Representative and State Senator across the United States of America, as well as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditors. He has 30 out of the 50 states delivered, and the remaining states should be delivered by the end of June 2026; and

WHEREAS, as Mr. Hoke works toward distributing Life Application Study Bibles to all State Senators and State Representatives in the nation, his vision continues to grow, and after reaching the organization's goal at the state level, he plans to extend his efforts to the federal level, local city levels, and other country leaders, ensuring that the Word of God reaches even more influential leaders; and

WHEREAS, while focusing on this significant task, Mr. Hoke remains committed to fulfilling the daily requests the organization receives from individuals around the world, and to date, they have provided over 30,000 Bibles to those in need in Peru, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Russia, Honduras, the Philippines, South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Germany, and the United States, and are determined to continue spreading the Word far and wide; and

WHEREAS, the organization's mission is not only to distribute Life Application Study Bibles but also to help people understand it, and Mr. Hoke hopes that his efforts resonate with the recipients and guide them on their journeys as leaders and decision-makers; and

WHEREAS, outside of his outstanding service with Understanding the Word Ministries, Mr. Hoke has been blessed with two children: Sadie, 24, and Michael, 22, who both live in Lafayette, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this exceptional individual whose dedication to his faith brings honor to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize and commend Mr. David Hoke of Understanding the Word Ministries for delivering Bibles to the Mississippi Legislature, and for his continued dedication to spreading the Word of God, and extend best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Mr. David Hoke and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.