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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are pleased to congratulate Reverend Dr. Ahmad
4R. Boyd on his one year anniversary as pastor of LeClaire
5Missionary Baptist Church; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Ahmad R. Boyd was born on June 2,
71984 to Marty Boyd and Michelle Davis; he is a second
8generation preacher, son of Pastor Marty Boyd; he was ordained
9as a Minister of the Gospel on November 25, 2001 by the late
10Pastor George E. Liggins in Chicago; and
 
11    WHEREAS, On June 12, 2010, Reverend Boyd was appointed as
12the interim pastor of LeClaire Missionary Baptist Church and
13served as interim pastor for 6 months; on December 4, 2010,
14Reverend Boyd was officially elected as pastor of LeClaire
15Missionary Baptist Church; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Dr. Boyd is the founder and President of
17P.R.E.A.C.H. Ministerial network, "Preparing, Reaching,
18Equipping, Ambassadors, Committed to Holiness"; this network
19designed to skillfully encourage, equip, and empower pastors,
20ministers, and leaders; and
 
21    WHEREAS, He received his associate's degree in biblical

 

 

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1studies from Jones Bible Institute; he obtained his Bachelor's
2degree in biblical studies from Midwest Theological Seminary in
3Schererville, Indiana; upon recommendation from the Board of
4Trustees, the Dean, and the faculty of Midwest Theological
5Seminary, Reverend Boyd was chosen to receive a "Humanitarian
6Doctorate Degree in Ministry"; as a prerequisite to receiving
7this degree, he had to complete a 20,000 word dissertation on
8theology, present 3 letters of recommendation from pastors, and
9complete an "ALE" (accumulative life experience portfolio of
10all certificates, awards, and life experience in the ministry);
11and
 
12    WHEREAS, Dr. Boyd has an exuberant passion for preaching;
13he is an avid reader; he is known for his quotes, quips, and
14storytelling; his motto is, "A Slave of God, A Servant of
15People"; therefore, be it
 
16    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
17NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
18we congratulate Reverend Dr. Boyd on this anniversary occasion
19and wish him continued success in the future; and be it further
 
20    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
21presented to Reverend Dr. Ahmad Boyd as a symbol of our respect
22and esteem.