Bill Text: GA HR2199 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Beaver, Dr. Marion Henry; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-04-02 - House Hopper [HR2199 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR2199-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2199
By:
Representative Bruce of the
64th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Dr. Marion Henry Beaver; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Marion Henry Beaver was born on November 29, 1922, a beloved son of James
Franklin and Claudia McCranie Beaver; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Navy for three years during World War II, leaving with the rank of first
class petty officer; and
WHEREAS,
he graduated from Emory University in 1950 and Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary in 1953 and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Seminary
in 1977; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Beaver began his ministry in 1947 and this year celebrates 65 years of
service, and 2012 also marks 50 years of service at First Baptist Church of
Lithia Springs; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Beaver has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing
for Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological,
intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS,
in his honor, First Baptist Church has named a street and church building after
him for his outstanding service and dedication; and
WHEREAS,
he was united in marriage to the late Ruth Ford and together they were blessed
with a remarkable son, Marcus Dale, and he was later united in marriage to the
late Jerry Cole, and together they were blessed with a wonderful son, Monte, and
three extraordinary adopted children, Todd, Jimmy, and Betsy, and seven adored
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Dr. Beaver is a source of strength
and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata;
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 Dr. Marion Henry Beaver on the wonderful occasion of his 50
years of service with First Baptist Church, congratulate him on the upcoming
occasion of his 90th birthday, and extend best wishes for continued health and
happiness.
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 Dr. Marion
Henry Beaver.
