John Lakin - honoring him for his work

2025-2026 Bill 5235: John Lakin - honoring him for his work - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5235
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. J.L. Johnson, Grant, Reese, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0309HA-JAH26.docx
Introduced in the House on February 24, 2026
Adopted by the House on February 24, 2026
Summary: John Lakin - honoring him for his work
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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2/24/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 54
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02/24/2026

A
house
RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor John Lakin for his outstading
contributions to gospel music and to the people of the state of south carolina.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives take great pleasure in recognizing
John Lakin for more than twenty years of faithful service and meaningful
contributions to the gospel music industry; and

W
hereas, John Lakin was
born in the small town of Hopkins, into a family deeply rooted in music and
ministry. He is the son of the late Bishop John Lakin Jr., an organist and pastor,
and Pastor Dr. Sallie Lakin, a gifted vocalist who serves at Glory Temple
Worship Center in Hopkins and Unity Evangelistic Church in Eastover; and

W
hereas, having been
immersed in music and ministry throughout his life, John Lakin has remained
devoted to sharing his musical gifts with others. With humility, he describes
himself as a country boy doing what he loves, grateful that his music is
embraced by audiences and that God has blessed him with a style that ministers
worship, encouragement, and healing to many; and

W
hereas, in an
ever-evolving music industry, authenticity and sincerity remain enduring
virtues. Through these qualities, John Lakin, leader of John Lakin & Band
of Worshippers, has earned recognition as a prolific songwriter, praise and
worship leader, and psalmist. He has further expanded his ministry by serving
as the television host of John Lakin and Friends; and

W
hereas, for over two
decades, John Lakin has made significant contributions to gospel music. His
compositions have been recorded by nationally recognized gospel artists,
including Ricky Dillard, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson, and Bruce Parham, among others.
His song "God is Great" reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Gospel Charts; and

W
hereas, his song
"Created to Worship," the title track of his sophomore album, has been embraced
by churches and gospel music enthusiasts as a powerful worship anthem. His
remarkable ability to express the shared experience of true worship through
song enables his music to resonate with believers of diverse backgrounds and
generations. Through his work, he inspires young people to develop their gifts,
serve the Lord, and positively impact others; and

W
hereas, John Lakin has
released two full-length albums,
Expression of Worship…Live
(2005) and
Created
to Worship
(2011), for which he received writing and production credits. In
addition, his powerful declaration "The Promise" (2016) has uplifted many,
particularly during challenging times that affect countless lives. His enduring
testimony remains, "Big Mighty God Did It Again"; and

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives deeply appreciate the dedication,
faithfulness, and excellence John Lakin has demonstrated in his service to
gospel music and the citizens of this State. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, recognize and honor John Lakin for his outstanding contributions
to gospel music and to the people of the State of South Carolina.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to John Lakin.

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