Bill Text: GA HR558 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 558 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Vaughn, Reverend Grady B.; commend

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR558 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR558-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 558

By: Representatives Epps of the 128th and Smith of the 70th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Reverend Grady B. Vaughn; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Reverend Grady B. Vaughn has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Vaughn was born in 1927 in Heard County, Georgia, the beloved son of Lee and Josie Vaughn; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Vaughn was called by the Lord in 1959 to lead the congregation of Russell Temple A.M.E. Church as the church's first pastor and founder, where he faithfully served for 44 years; and

WHEREAS, upon his retirement from the pulpit, Reverend Vaughn returned to school to earn his GED at age 73, an accomplishment he is greatly proud to have achieved; and

WHEREAS, a community leader, Reverend Vaughn has been a member of Newnan Lodge #299 for 57 years and served as a board member of Certified Literacy Is Coweta's Key; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Vaughan was chosen to serve as the Grand Marshall of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in 2007; and

WHEREAS, he has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades from organizations such as the NAACP, the Newnan Health Care Service Program, the American Heart Association, the United Supreme Council PHA, and the Georgia Council of Deliberation of the United Supreme Council; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Vaughn has been united in love and marriage to his wife, Minnie Potts Vaughn, for 65 wonderful years, and he has been blessed with four children, nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren; 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 congratulate Reverend Grady B. Vaughn on his dedicated service to his congregation and 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 Reverend Grady B. Vaughn.