2003-2004 Bill 3961: Dr. Ronald D. Barton - South Carolina ...
South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004
H. 3961
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Allen
Document Path: l:\council\bills\swb\5347cm03.doc
Introduced in the House on April 9, 2003
Introduced in the Senate on April 9, 2003
Adopted by the General Assembly on April 9, 2003
Summary: Dr. Ronald D. Barton
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
4/9/2003 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-20
4/9/2003 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-22
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
4/9/2003
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DR. RONALD D. BARTON OF GREENVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF CELEBRATING THIRTEEN YEARS OF MINISTERING AT SHADY OAK BAPTIST CHURCH ON MARCH 16, 2003.
Whereas, church ministers are devoted, highly respected individuals who not only care deeply about the people of their congregations but also the people of this nation and world; and
Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize the invaluable work of preachers in teaching religion and promoting peace among all people; and
Whereas, Dr. Ronald D. Barton of Greenville is one of the most dedicated and selfless men of his community and is held in high regard by those who know him; and
Whereas, he was born in Greenville to Mr. and Mrs. Willis F. Barton and was the youngest of seven children; and
Whereas, after graduating from high school, he attended Morris College in Sumter and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Studies and a Bachelor of Divinity degree, later receiving his Doctor of Divinity from Morris College and studying further at Howard University School of Divinity; and
Whereas, Dr. Barton chose his career at the age of fifteen and began preaching and was licensed at Shady Oak Baptist Church in Greenville; and
Whereas, he served as the pastor at Central Baptist Church of Columbia for seven years and then returned to his home church of Shady Oak Baptist; and
Whereas, on March 16, 2003, the congregation of Shady Oak Baptist Church celebrated thirteen years of leadership and service of their devoted pastor, Dr. Ronald D. Barton; and
Whereas, under his guidance the church membership has grown to approximately one thousand in number and several new ministries have developed, including a television show named “Building Your Life Through the Word”; and
Whereas, one of his thrilling messages has been published in “Outstanding Black Sermons, Volume 4” by Judson Press; and
Whereas, Dr. Barton holds positions on numerous boards and committees allowing him to have influence over Christian education and outreach programs including being a member of the Reedy River Baptist Association, Dean of Reedy River Congress of Christian Education, a member of the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, a member of the Baptist Ministers Fellowship of Greenville and Vicinity, a member of the Board of Evangelism of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Incorporated, and a member of the nominating committee of Hampton University’s Ministers’ Conference; and
Whereas, preaching across the United States and internationally, Dr. Barton has been able to reach a great number of individuals through both his sermons and his musical talents. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, extend their congratulations to Dr. Ronald D. Barton of Greenville on the occasion of celebrating thirteen years of ministering at Shady Oak Baptist Church on March 16, 2003.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Ronald D. Barton of Greenville and the members of the Shady Oak Baptist Church of Greenville.
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