South Carolina S 578: Dr. Louis C. Williams

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2025-2026 Bill 578 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 16, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 578

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Reverend Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. 
UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS fifth ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF Antioch Baptist Church 
AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS CONGREGATION AND THE Saint 
Matthews COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Reverend Dr. Louis C. 
Williams Sr. upon the occasion of his fifth anniversary as the pastor of 
Antioch Baptist Church; and

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

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

Whereas, Dr. Williams 
now serves as the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Saint Matthews. Under his 
leadership, the church has grown spiritually through baptism, Christian 
experience, and letters of recommendation. The church has also gained eight 
ministers, created a Wednesday night Bible study, added a new members 
orientation class, created a new Fellowship Hall, built a steeple on the roof, 
and remodeled the front of the church; and

Whereas, in his call to 
ministry, Dr. Williams has preached and traveled extensively across the world, 
including travels in Isreal, Judea, and the Caribbean, as well as throughout 
the United States; and

Whereas, Dr. Williams 
is married to the Reverend Dr. Dorothy A. Williams, and together, they have two 
children, Louis C. Williams Jr. and Reverend Keturah S. Williams; two 
granddaughters, Tiana Ashely Louise and Jazmyn Nicole; one grandson, Nehemyah; 
and one great-granddaughter, Zylah; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the ministry of Dr. Williams and 
his service to Antioch Baptist Church and the Saint Matthews community. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Reverend 
Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr. upon the occasion of his fifth anniversary as pastor 
of Antioch Baptist Church and commend him for his many years of service to his 
congregation and the Saint Matthews community.

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

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