Record #: R2017-875   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/11/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/11/2017
Title: Congratulations extended to Pastor Larry A. Brookins on 60th birthday
Sponsors: Brookins, Jr., Howard
Attachments: 1. R2017-875.pdf
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO PASTOR LARRY A. BROOKINS


WHEREAS, we take the time to honor an amazing leader, servant of the Lord and community advocate on his birthday, Pastor Larry A. Brookins. We are extremely grateful for your sixty (60) years of life in the earth realm. It is truly the Lord's doing that has allowed us to be in your presence once again on the 14th Day of September 2017. For that and so many other reasons we are grateful; and

WHEREAS, the scripture states the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, Pastor Larry A. Brookins fits the biblical description perfectly. Pastor Brookins you are the trailblazer to the Cross. You have reminded us on numerous occasions the importance of following Jesus and our hearts are knitted with the Lord because of you; and

WHEREAS, I am elated to call you family, friend and advisor for there have been countless times that I have reflected on our discussions about life and later reminded myself about your voice of reason when chaos surrounded me. Pastor Larry A. Brookins thank you for allowing God to use you to minister directly to me; and

WHEREAS, at this moment, we can speak with great confidence, when we say, your name, Pastor Larry A. Brookins is worth much more than your average name. Every letter in your first name stands for something. The letter L equates to the Love that you have always shown towards family and the sheep that the sheep that you have been entrusted with over the course of time. The letter A stands for Attentive towards those many have browbeaten with cruel words. The letter R links to the word Ready. You are always ready to give a word of encouragement. The second letter R speaks so loud to your character. Without hesitation, you will deliver a Righteous message that will quicken the hearts of people. Lastly, the letter Y equates to the word Yearns. You yearn to hear the voice of God in good limes and throughout every trial and tribulation. We are forever appreciative that you never tu...

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