South Carolina H 3879: Recognition Pastor Mike Hamlet First Baptist North Spartanburg

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2025-2026 Bill 3879 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 04, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3879

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE DR. MIKE HAMLET UPON THE OCCASION OF 
HIS FORTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF FIRST BAPTIST NORTH SPARTANBURG AND TO 
COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS CONGREGATION AND THE SPARTANBURG 
COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Mike 
Hamlet upon the occasion of his forty-year pastoral anniversary; and

Whereas, Dr. Hamlet 
came to First Baptist North Spartanburg in January 1985 from Houston, Texas; 
and

Whereas, while 
pastoring in South Carolina, Dr. Hamlet has served in multiple positions in the 
South Carolina Baptist Convention, including serving as the president of the 
Convention, president of the S.C. Pastors' Conference, and chairman of the 
Executive Board. He has also served on the Southern Baptist Convention in many 
capacities; and

Whereas, Dr. Hamlet has 
impacted a multitude of lives and preached hundreds of sermons. Under his 
leadership, thousands, maybe tens of thousands, have heard the gospel of Jesus 
Christ. He has used his leadership abilities and people skills to support 
pro-life and women's sports and spaces initiatives and much more; and

Whereas, over the 
years, Dr. Hamlet has received several honors and awards, including South 
Carolina's highest award for public service, The Order of the Palmetto; and

Whereas, he was also 
honored when he received the E.A. McDowell Award for Christian involvement in 
the public arenas of politics, government, and community affairs; and

Whereas, Dr. Hamlet is 
married to Laura, and together, they have two children, Allison and Andrew, as 
well as two grandchildren, Harlow and Hudson; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives greatly appreciate the ministry of Dr. 
Mike Hamlet and his service to First Baptist North Spartanburg Church and the 
Spartanburg community. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 

Dr. Mike Hamlet upon the occasion of his forty-year 
anniversary as pastor of First Baptist North Spartanburg and commend him for 
his many years of service to his congregation and the Spartanburg community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Dr. Mike Hamlet. 

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