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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Donald L. Alford, Sr. on
4the occasion of his 30th anniversary as Senior Pastor of
5Progressive Life-Giving Word Cathedral in Hillside; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Donald Alford, Sr. was born and raised in Maywood;
7his parents are the late Dr. James Benjamin Alford, Sr. and
8Minnie Alford; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Donald Alford, Sr. is a lifelong member of the
10Progressive Church of God in Christ; his passion for the things
11of God began to manifest first in the music ministry, where his
12great music ability in the areas of traditional gospel music
13and praise and worship caused him to be recognized throughout
14the nation; and
 
15    WHEREAS, After the passing of his father in 1983, Donald
16Alford, Sr. was appointed Pastor of Progressive Life-Giving
17Word Cathedral in Hillside; in June of 1995, he was ordained as
18an Apostle (Spiritual Overseer) at the church; he has
19subsequently served as Senior Pastor of Progressive
20Life-Giving Word Cathedral, where he has provided his
21congregation with spiritual guidance for the last 30 years; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Donald Alford, Sr. and his wife are the CEOs of
2Don-Glo Music and have written and produced several projects
3under this endeavor, including the platinum single, "All I
4Wanna Do Is Bless Your Name"; he has also written and produced
5many hits, including "Thank You" performed by the Thompson
6Community Singers, "Things Are Gonna Get Better" performed by
7Pastor Shirley Caesar, and "I Know What Prayer Can Do"
8performed by Dr. Ricky Dillard and Choir; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Donald Alford, Sr. is the author of "Don't Tell Me
10It's Too Late", a book of his struggles, disappointments, and
11victories; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Donald Alford, Sr. and his loving wife of 33
13years, Gloria Windom-Alford, are the parents of 4 children,
14Donald II (Rasheeda), Stephon, Terrell, and Brianna, and the
15proud grandparents of 4 grandchildren, Dajia, Donald III,
16DeVaughn, and Jayla; therefore, be it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
18NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
19we congratulate Donald L. Alford, Sr. on the occasion of his
20his 30th anniversary as Senior Pastor of Progressive
21Life-Giving Word Cathedral and wish him continued success and
22happiness in the future; and be it further
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2presented to Donald Alford, Sr. as a symbol of our esteem and
3respect.