Senate Resolution 28

(As Adopted by Senate)

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PASTOR WALTER L. NEWSON, JR., UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF THE MOUNT GILLION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS FAITHFUL SERVICE.

WHEREAS, Pastor Walter L. Newson, Jr., is celebrating his 25th Anniversary as Pastor of the Mount Gillion Missionary Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Newson has served faithfully and diligently at Mount Gillion Missionary Baptist Church for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Newson's leadership has been instrumental in the Mount Gillion Missionary Baptist Church sharing the gospel; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Newson has always been dedicated to meeting the needs of those in his church and in the community; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Newson is married to his devoted wife, Everlene Carter Newson; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Newson and Everlene have five children: daughter, Nicole; and sons, Matthew, Glen, Phillip and Jonathan; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Senate to recognize and commend the dedicated service of citizens of the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby congratulate Pastor Walter L. Newson, Jr., upon the occasion of his 25th Anniversary as Pastor of the Mount Gillion Missionary Baptist Church and commend him for his faithful and dedicated service.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Pastor Walter L. Newson, Jr.