Bill > HJR0246

This resolution honors the memory of Reverend Dr. Walter Womack, a Memphis religious and civil rights leader who served as a pastor at Faithful Baptist Church for approximately twenty-five years. The resolution details Womack's extensive community service, including his work with the National Baptist Convention's Social Justice Committee, his advocacy for youth through the American Federation for Children, and his establishment of numerous community programs such as ministries for the unhoused, food and clothing pantries, back-to-school drives, and job training initiatives. It highlights his personal background, including his parallel career as a self-employed contractor with Womack's Painting and Tile, his ongoing theological education at various religious schools, and his leadership in organizations like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The resolution emphasizes Womack's deep commitment to his faith, his family (including his wife Deborah and four children), and his community, noting that he tragically passed away while consoling a congregant before surgery. The document ultimately seeks to memorialize Womack's quarter-century of distinguished service and the positive impact he made on Memphis and beyond, extending sympathy to his family and friends while celebrating his life of dedicated service.

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