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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize Reverend Dr. Jimmy Hopper for
4his service to the First Presbyterian Church in Danville; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper's church is known throughout the
6community as "The Church with a heart in the heart of the
7city"; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper has been pastor at First Presbyterian
9Church for over 13 years, and in a broader sense, to the whole
10Danville community; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper embodies his church's deep commitment
12to the well-being and spiritual growth of those he is called to
13serve; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper has opened the doors of his church to
15various local groups and organizations with whom he works to
16improve the lives of those in the community and share the word
17of the Gospel; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper finds serving as pastor presents
19extraordinary opportunities for personal and spiritual growth
20through his interactions with those he is privileged to serve;

 

 

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2    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper has garnered both regional and
3national recognition for his service to his community; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper's weekly messages of hope and faith
5have an immense impact on those seeking guidance and comfort;
6and
 
7    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper's extensive pastoral services bring
8both hope and assurance to those seeking support; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Rev. Hopper's commitment to his adopted hometown
10serves as an inspiration to others; therefore, be it
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
12NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
13recognize the dedicated service of Reverend Dr. Jimmy Hopper of
14the First Presbyterian Church in Danville and we wish him many
15more successful years; and be it further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17presented to Rev. Hopper as an expression of our esteem and
18respect.