A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Bishop Herbert C. Crump, Jr., UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER YEARS OF OUTSTANDING ministry, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives has learned that Bishop Herbert C. Crump, Jr., will begin a well-deserved retirement on April 29, 2023, after years as a leading bishop; and

 

Whereas, a native of Mount Vernon, New York, he is the son of Bishop Herbert C. Crump, Sr., and the late Mrs. Joyce A. Crump.  His natural gifts and spiritual talents and the unconventional trajectory of his life propelled him to be a passionate servant-leader, strategic thinker, and modern-day Moses; and

 

Whereas, young Herbert dropped out of high school and received a G.E.D., and while in the military, he became an inmate.  None of these experiences were signs of how God would transform him into a powerful, prolific preacher proclaiming to the world, "He whom the Son sets free, is free indeed"; and

 

Whereas, Bishop Crump earned an associate degree in religious studies from Clinton Junior College, where he presently serves on the Board of Trustees.  He earned a bachelor's degree with a concentration in both religion and history from Livingstone College and a master's degree in political and civic engagement from Winthrop University.  He later received a certificate in nonprofit business management from Winthrop University School of Business; and

 

Whereas, after moving to the South, Bishop Crump founded Freedom Temple Ministries, Inc., a multicultural, spirit-filled aggregation of Christ-like believers in Rock Hill.  Under his leadership, this progressive assembly has impacted thousands through such works as Freedom Center, Freedom Bible Institute, Freedom Montessori School, and Freedom Economic Development Division (FEDD); and

 

Whereas, in 2008, Bishop Crump was led to join with the Mt. Calvary Holy Church of America, Inc. (MCHCA).  Through this association, he has served in numerous leadership roles, such as second vice bishop, bishop of finance, and jurisdictional bishop of both South Carolina and Louisiana; and

 

Whereas, he helped to expand Mt. Calvary's presence through annual crusades in the Bahamas and establishing the MCHCA Bahamas Jurisdiction.  He now serves as the presiding prelate, leading this ninety-two-year-old organization into the next era of kingdom building.  Bishop Crump is dedicated to helping this global ministry with an established legacy and fellowship of churches located in sixteen states and seven countries remain committed to saving souls and serving communities for Christ; and

 

Whereas, Bishop Crump serves as president of Freedom Montessori School.  He has served as president of the Rock Hill Branch of the NAACP, a York County Department of Juvenile Justice Auxiliary Probation Officer, and a member of Old Town Rock Hill Association.  A life member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, he was the first African American member of the Rock Hill Chapter of Kiwanis Club; and

 

Whereas, together with his beloved wife, Lady Dawn R. Crump, he reared two fine children, Joshua and Jenesis.  He plans to spend many happy hours of retirement with them and their canine, Ace; and

 

Whereas, grateful for his many years of courageous and innovative service to his church, the South Carolina House of Representatives takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to Bishop Crump as he transitions to a richly deserved retirement and the unhurried pace of the days ahead, and the members wish him many years of enjoyment in his well-earned retirement.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Bishop Herbert C. Crump, Jr., upon the occasion of his retirement after years of outstanding ministry, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Bishop Herbert C. Crump, Jr.

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