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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to congratulate Reverend John H. Rouse on
4 his 53 years in the ministry and 33 years of service as the
5 Pastor of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in East St.
6 Louis; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Reverend Rouse will be celebrating these
8 milestones on May 4, 2008 with a special sermon, including a
9 presentation by Reverend Ranadore Foggs of the New Horizon
10 Baptist Church; and
 
11     WHEREAS, Reverend Rouse has been recognized for his service
12 in the ministry, both in the State of Illinois and around the
13 world; therefore, be it
 
14     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
15 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
16 congratulate Reverend Rouse and his dedication to the Gospel,
17 God's people, and serving others; and be it further
 
18     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19 presented to Reverend Rouse as a symbol of our respect and
20 esteem.