HR0583 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Bishop James Alvin Wills Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Wills is a native of Decatur; in 1988, he was ordained to preach the gospel and is the founder of Love Fellowship Christian Church, where he presently serves as pastor and is very passionate about changing lives; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Wills spends his time serving every aspect of his ministry; he understands that being a servant is not a prestigious position but a lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Wills was consecrated as a state bishop by the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International on June 26, 2017; he now serves as the state bishop for Illinois and Wisconsin and is working to create positive change by promoting the pillars that address faith, family, fitness, and finance; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Wills is the patriarch of the Wills' Family; he married his childhood sweetheart, Lady Joyce Wills in 1978; he is the proud father of seven children, five girls, and two boys, Jamey, Jamesha, Janae, James Jr., Jamea, Josalin, and Johnathan; he has two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and eight grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, When asked what family means to him, Bishop Wills states, "Family is my greatest asset and it is where I invest most of my time next to God"; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Bishop James Alvin Wills Sr. and thank him for his service to his community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bishop Wills as a symbol of our respect and esteem.