Bill > HJR0368

This resolution honors the memory of Pastor Ricky Floyd, a prominent community leader and pastor from Memphis, Tennessee, who made significant contributions to local social services, faith-based initiatives, and community development. The resolution highlights Pastor Floyd's extensive work as the founder of The Pursuit of God Transformation Center and multiple community organizations, including the Husband Institute, a boys-to-men mentoring program, and his involvement with various community boards and partnerships. It acknowledges his efforts to reduce crime, support families, and provide leadership training, including his recognition by the FBI for community work and his authorship of a motivational workbook. The resolution specifically praises Pastor Floyd's commitment to family, community empowerment, and service, noting his work with organizations like Agape Child and Family Services and his creation of jobs for young men from single-parent homes. The document formally expresses sympathy to his family, particularly his wife Sheila and children, and resolves to remember his legacy of uplifting families and strengthening communities. The resolution was introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly as a formal recognition of Pastor Floyd's significant contributions to Memphis and broader social services.

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