Senate Resolution 872

GA SR872

O'Berry, Jr., Reverend Charles; recognize

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WHEREAS, Reverend Charles O'Berry, Jr., is a dynamic and energetic ambassador of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and

WHEREAS, in May of 2021, he founded House of Freedom Worship Center where he is the senior pastor; and

WHEREAS, House of Freedom Worship Center is known as the Community Church, serving those that are less fortunate in the natural and spiritual realm; and

WHEREAS, he is the former Pastor of College Park Baptist Church where he served for five years; and

WHEREAS, he is an alumnus of Windsor Forest High School, received his Associate's Degree of Theology from Jacksonville Theological Seminary, his Bachelor's Degree of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary, and his Doctorate of Divinity Degree from Kingdom Ambassador University; and

WHEREAS, he is also the CEO of O'Berry Chaplain Service and through this ministry, many doors have been opened; and

WHEREAS, he gives generously of his time and talent to numerous charitable and civic organizations, including Save Our Youth Savannah, Bailey Boys Foundation, Homeless Authority of Savannah, The Nolan Smith Foundation, and many more; and

WHEREAS, he has been united in love and marriage to Carla O'Berry for 16 years and together they have blessed with four wonderful, smart, and energetic children; and

WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, he has shown the energy, devotion, and commitment truly reflective of divine guidance; and

WHEREAS, as a young man of God, he lives his life amongst his peers, showing all that you can live a "saved, happy, and prosperous life"; and

WHEREAS, his ability to deliver the Word of God with in-depth biblical knowledge, coupled with his extensive personal background, makes every message a fun and inspiring learning experience; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Charles O'Berry, Jr., and thank him for his efforts of behalf of his community and state.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Reverend Charles O'Berry, Jr.