South Carolina H 4432: Rev. Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr., retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 4432 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4432

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR THE REVEREND DR. LOUIS C. WILLIAMS SR., 
PASTOR OF ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ST. MATTHEWS, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF GOSPEL 
MINISTRY, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM 
THE LORD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Whereas, it is entirely 
appropriate to honor those individuals who give selflessly of themselves to 
nurture the souls of men. The Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr., pastor of St. 
Matthews' Antioch Baptist Church, stands high as an outstanding minister of the 
gospel, one greatly respected by his colleagues, congregation, and community; 
and

Whereas, this native of 
Fort Motte was born on October 9, 1947, to the Reverend Pete Williams and 
Louise Williams. He graduated from John Ford High School in 1966 and then 
continued his education at Manhattan Bible Institute of New York City, from 
which he received certificates in general Bible and evangelism; and

Whereas, in addition, 
while studying at several other schools in New York, Dr. Williams earned a 
bachelor's degree in religious studies and philosophy from the College of New 
Rochelle. He was further awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Virginia 
University of Lynchburg, Virginia; and

Whereas, under Dr. 
Williams' leadership as pastor of Antioch Baptist, the church has grown 
spiritually and numerically through baptism, Christian experience, and letters 
of recommendation. The church also has gained eight ministers, created a 
Wednesday night Bible study, added a new members' orientation class, constructed 
a new fellowship hall, built a steeple on the roof, and remodeled the front of 
the church; and

Whereas, as a part of 
his call to ministry, Dr. Williams has preached and traveled extensively across 
the United States and throughout the world, including visits to Israel, Judea, 
and the Caribbean; and

Whereas, his service to 
the community has reached beyond church doors. Dr. Williams, after thirty-five 
years of committed service, retired from the United States Postal Inspection 
Service as a postal police supervisor with the rank of sergeant; and

Whereas, Dr. Williams 
considers it one of the greatest triumphs of his life that he was able to 
persuade the lovely Dorothy Williams to become his wife. They are the proud 
parents of Louis Jr. and Keturah, who have given the senior Williamses the joy 
of two delightful granddaughters and one charming grandson, as well as one 
precious great-granddaughter; and

Whereas, cognizant of 
his many years of spiritual shepherding of the people of this great State, the 
House takes great pleasure in expressing grateful thanks to Dr. Williams and in 
wishing him God's best as he continues to run the race the Lord has set before 
him. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor 
the Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr., pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in St. 
Matthews, for his many years of gospel ministry, congratulate him on the 
occasion of his retirement, and wish him the Lord's richest blessings in the 
days ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to the Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr.

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