MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Fleming

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING NEW DAY DRUG REHABILITATION MINISTRY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICES.

WHEREAS, New Day Drug Rehabilitation Ministry, commonly referred to as New Day, is a service of New Horizon Ministries, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, New Day was established in 1992 as a result of Pastor Ronnie C. Crudup's desire to reach out to individuals who have succumbed to the abusive nature of alcohol and illicit drug addiction and to assist them in becoming productive citizens; and

WHEREAS, as a result of this outreach effort, a relationship was formed between Pastor Crudup and Larry D. Perry, a former drug and alcohol abuser; and

WHEREAS, after being discipled by Pastor Crudup, Mr. Perry accepted Christ as his Savior and answered the call of God into the ministry as a substance abuse outreach minister; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Perry served as Director of New Day for nine years, ministering to recovering drug addicts and their families; and

WHEREAS, New Day operates a Bible-based, holistic program that is relevant for men and women whether they are in need of primary, secondary or ongoing support services; and

WHEREAS, New Day operates in three distinct program areas including Substance Abuse Outreach, consisting of intervention assessment, primary treatment referral, and ex-offender/prerelease ministry; the second area is Prevention Education, serving youth, adults and community unification organizations; and the third area is Secondary and Tertiary Treatment, providing services such as vocational training, employment assistance, transitional housing, adult continuing education and family reunification opportunities; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend outstanding programs such as New Day, which has helped many Mississippians turn their lives around through their dedication and tireless efforts:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend the New Day Drug Rehabilitation Ministry for its outstanding services and express our appreciation for the aid they have provided to so many in need.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Pastor Ronnie C. Crudup, Mr. Larry D. Perry and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.