Bill Text: GA HR1071 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Moore, Reverend, Dr. George, Sr.; retirement; congratulate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - House Read and Adopted [HR1071 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1071-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1071
By:
Representatives Mitchell of the
88th
and Dawkins-Haigler of the
93rd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Reverend, Dr. George Moore, Sr. and congratulating him on the occasion of his
retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the honorable Reverend, Dr. George Moore, Sr., has devoted his life to sharing
the ministry of Christ to others and he has worked in service to the Lord for 54
years; and
WHEREAS,
40 of his 54 years as pastor have been in service to Saint Philip AME Church;
and
WHEREAS,
during his amazing service at Saint Philip AME Church, Reverend Moore has
shepherded the growth of the church from 180 members to more than 8,000 today;
and
WHEREAS,
he is lovingly referred to by his patronage as a great servant leader and
visionary; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Moore is a humble, compassionate, and dynamic Christian leader and was
named Citizen of the Year at the 2010 CrossRoadsNews Best of East Metro Readers
Choice Awards; and
WHEREAS,
he is also a devoted husband to his wife of 49 years, Nettie Moore, and a loving
father to their three children, L'Tanya, L'Tarra, and George; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Moore has diligently served his church, making it one of the fastest
and largest church congregations in Georgia, and during his tenure he led his
congregation to build an $8 million sanctuary and a $12 million family life
center; and
WHEREAS,
on April 30, 2011, at an event entitled "A Salute to Excellence," the glorious
celebration of Reverend Moore's retirement will be held and will continue his
ministry into retirement with vigor and
zeal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Reverend, Dr. George Moore, Sr. for his many years of dedicated service to his church and its congregation and congratulate him on the occasion of his much deserved retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Reverend, Dr. George Moore, Sr. for his many years of dedicated service to his church and its congregation and congratulate him on the occasion of his much deserved retirement.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Dr. and Mrs.
George Moore, Sr.
