Bill Text: GA HR2309 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: VanderMeer, David A.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2309 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2309-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2309
By:
Representative Ashe of the
56th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending David A. VanderMeer for his outstanding service; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
David A. VanderMeer has demonstrated his commitment to directing the amazing
music ministries and fine arts at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta,
Georgia, since 2001 where he has created a dedicated ministry through music and
art addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of
others; and
WHEREAS,
among his many accomplishments, David created the Visual Arts Ministry at
Central Presbyterian, nurturing liturgical artists and supporting the creation
of the Tull Hall Art Gallery, scheduling exhibits well into 2011;
and
WHEREAS,
he envisioned and designed the Arts of the Spirit initiative which offers
Concerts with a Cause, master classes, and hymn festivals to the greater Atlanta
community; and
WHEREAS,
he chaired the enormously successful 2008 Montreat Worship and Music Conference
sponsored by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians which set any number of
participation and financial records and now is held as a standard for worship
and music conferences; and
WHEREAS,
David has significantly increased the participation in music and fine arts at
Central Presbyterian such that over 250 members are involved in various
programs. The chancel choir has grown to 71 members, the youth handbell choir
has 24 participants, and other music and arts programs are vibrant and growing;
and
WHEREAS,
he began his career while in high school at his home church, First Presbyterian
Church of Saginaw, Michigan, as a chorister, handbell ringer, and student
conductor; and
WHEREAS,
he was born December 8, 1958, the second child of Edward and Char VanderMeer and
attended Saginaw public schools and then continued his education at Westminster
Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, where he earned a Bachelor of Music;
and
WHEREAS,
David has extensive professional experience having served as music director in
Bernardsville, New Jersey; Port Arthur, Texas; Amarillo, Texas; and Houston,
Texas, before accepting his current position in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
David has extensive experience in directing choirs and is currently serving as
the artistic director and conductor for Atlanta Concert Ringers, a
semi-professional community handbell ensemble; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message
of peace and love through music and art be recognized and congratulated for his
dedicated and faithful service.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend David A. VanderMeer for his outstanding service to the church
and the community 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 David A.
VanderMeer.
