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2021 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 31
May 7, 2021 - Introduced by Senators DARLING, KAPENGA, BERNIER, FEYEN, JACQUE,
KOOYENGA, MARKLEIN, NASS and WANGGAARD, cosponsored by Representative
DITTRICH. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
1 Relating to: honoring the life and service of Pastor Jerome Smith Sr.
2 Whereas, Pastor Jerome Smith Sr., a faithful servant of Milwaukee, passed
3 away after twenty-four years of service to his community; and
4 Whereas, Pastor Smith's years of service in Milwaukee have been marked by
5 outstanding accomplishments, including the establishment of the Greater Praise
6 Church of God in Christ and the creation of the Joseph Project through said church;
7 and
8 Whereas, Pastor Smith was directly responsible for many projects and
9 developments that positively affect all of Milwaukee, including the Joseph Project,
10 which, through the Greater Praise Church of God in Christ, provides employment
11 opportunities, job training, transportation, and interview skills; and
12 Whereas, Pastor Smith served his community in many capacities: pastor of the
13 Greater Praise Church, founder of the Joseph Project, Trustee, Boys League
14 President, Pastor's Aid President, Men Department President, Chairman of GSAC,
15 Sunday School Teacher, Property Manager, Finance Committee Chair, District
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1 Public Relations, District Purity, District Missions President, Jurisdictional
2 Missions Department Chairman, and Jurisdictional Home and Foreign Missions
3 President; and
4 Whereas, Pastor Smith is survived by his wife of thirty years, Markeitha, his
5 children, Lakeitha, Joyce, Jerome Jr., Donna, and Denise, and many grandchildren;
6 had many hobbies, especially spending time with family members and his church
7 community; was a giver, which was evident in his pastoral career; and made a lasting
8 impact on his community through selflessness and passion for Milwaukee; now,
9 therefore, be it
10 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
11 Legislature does hereby honor the life of Pastor Jerome Smith Sr. and commend him
12 for his service to Milwaukee that has left an indelible mark on the city.
13 (END)