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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Rev. Ira J. Acree, Senior
4Pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church, on the celebration of
5his 25th pastoral anniversary; and
 
6    WHEREAS, On May 14, 1989, Rev. Ira Acree became the pastor
7of Greater St. John Holiness Church, whose name was later
8changed to Greater St. John Bible Church; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Rev. Ira Acree is a tireless advocate for
10empowerment, championing principles of entrepreneurship,
11education, economics, and evangelism; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Over the past 9 years, Rev. Ira Acree has elected
13to provide college scholarships to deserving college bound
14students from the Austin community; his great passion for
15education led him to collaborate with many partners,
16parishioners, and friends over the years to be able to award
17over $150,000 in scholarships; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Rev. Ira Acree and Sister Acree feel that God has
19divinely placed them at Greater St. John to play a pivotal role
20in strengthening families, transform their community, and
21change the world; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
2NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
3we congratulate Reverend Ira J. Acree on this auspicious
4accomplishment of 25 pastoral years, commend him on his
5efforts, and wish him much continued success in his future
6endeavors; and be it further
 
7    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution presented
8to Rev. Ira Acree as a symbol of our respect and esteem.