Bill Text: GA HR1294 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Iverson, Brother John W., Sr.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR1294 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1294-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1294
By:
Representatives Carter of the
175th
and Black of the
174th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Brother John W. Iverson, Sr., on the occasion of his 32nd
anniversary with Southside Church of Christ; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Brother John W. Iverson, Sr., will celebrate his 32nd anniversary with Southside
Church of Christ on February 12, 2012; and
WHEREAS,
Brother John W. Iverson, Sr., was born on December 9, 1942, in Jacksonville,
Florida; and
WHEREAS,
Brother John is united in love and marriage to Patricia Ann Spencer, and they
have been blessed with six children, John, Jr., Spencer, Margaret, Ivan,
Janelle, and Patrick, and seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
he worked as a Bible instructor and athletic director at Southwestern Christian
College in Terrell, Texas, from 1969 to 1979 and began his ministry at Southside
Church of Christ in 1979; and
WHEREAS,
Brother John has demonstrated his commitment to mentoring and taking leadership
roles with congregations by conducting marriage and family workshops and
mentoring and encouraging men in the ministry; and
WHEREAS,
the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Brother John is a source of
strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic
strata; and
WHEREAS,
he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message
of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works
rendered on behalf of persons in need.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Brother John W. Iverson, Sr., for his efficient, effective,
unselfish, and dedicated community service, congratulate him for 32 years of
service with Southside Church of Christ, and extend best wishes for many more
years of successful fellowship and leadership.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Brother John
W. Iverson, Sr.
