South Carolina General Assembly
122nd Session, 2017-2018
H. 3613
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Huggins, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Arrington, Atkinson, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bowers, Bradley, Brown, Burns, Caskey, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cogswell, Cole, Collins, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Davis, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, King, Kirby, Knight, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, McCoy, McCravy, McEachern, McKnight, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Murphy, Neal, B.Newton, W.Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, M.Rivers, S.Rivers, RobinsonSimpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Weeks, West, Wheeler, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow
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Introduced in the House on January 31, 2017
Introduced in the Senate on January 31, 2017
Adopted by the General Assembly on January 31, 2017
Summary: William Paul "Bill" Dieckmann
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
DateBodyAction Description with journal page number
1/31/2017HouseIntroduced, adopted, sent to Senate (House Journalpage7)
1/31/2017SenateIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (Senate Journalpage23)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
1/31/2017
ACONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND WILLIAM PAUL “BILL” DIECKMANN, DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS FOR THE COLUMBIA METRO BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTYEIGHT YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly have learned that Reverend Bill Dieckmann will begin a welldeserved retirement on May 31, 2017, after forty years as a dedicated minister of the Gospel, the last thirteen of which have been as the highlyregarded director of missions for the Columbia Metro Baptist Association; and
Whereas, originally from Evansville, Indiana, he came to South Carolina in 1982 as minister of education for First Baptist Church in Gaffney. He joined the staff of the Columbia Metro Baptist Association in 1989 as the associate director of missions, and was named as the association’s director of missions in 2004; and
Whereas, under Reverend Dieckmann’s vital and tireless leadership, the churches in the associationhave maintained vigorous spiritual health; and
Whereas, dedicated to his community, he has worked locally in an effort to combat homelessness in the city, has served on review boards for state education standards, and is a member of the Citizens Advisory Board for the Columbia Police Department; and
Whereas, Reverend Dieckmann has responded to disasters nationally, including 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, and he played a pivotal role in disasterrelief efforts during the South Carolina floods of October 2015by coordinating and mobilizing temporary shelters and emergency supplies; and
Whereas, besides being a contributor to children’s devotionals and materials for youth discipleship, he is currently working on a revised edition of his 2013 book, Coaching the Next Step, and has recently formed a business called Coaching to the Max; and
Whereas, together with his beloved wife, Jo Ann, Reverend Dieckmann reared two fine children, Phillip and Margaret Ann, who have blessed their parents with two adoring grandchildren, Jackson and Castle, and another one is expected soon. Since his son, Phillip, played for Clemson University’sfootball team, he has become a diehard fan of the Clemson Tigers; and
Whereas, Reverendand Mrs. Dieckmann are devoted and active members of Fresh Church, a young church plant in Irmo, where he leads a weekly Bible study group for men; and
Whereas, in his retirement, he plans to continue coaching and enjoying his volunteer interests and to spend many more delightful hours with his grandchildren; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are grateful for the years of unparalleled dedication that Bill Dieckmann has devoted to ministry with the Columbia Metro Baptist Association and wish him many years of enjoyment in his wellearned retirement. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor Reverend William Paul “Bill” Dieckmann, director of missions for the Columbia Metro Baptist Association, upon the occasion of his retirement after twentyeight years of exemplary service, 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 Reverend William Paul “Bill” Dieckmann.
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