Bill Text: GA HR59 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Johnson, Mr. Charles E.; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-26 - House Read and Adopted [HR59 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR59-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 59
By:
Representative Brooks of the
63rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Charles E. Johnson; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Charles E. Johnson on October 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Johnson was born on March 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a beloved
son of Helen and Eugene Johnson; and
WHEREAS,
educated in the Philadelphia public school system, Mr. Johnson attended the
Philadelphia College of Bible and was ordained into the Baptist ministry;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Johnson was a successful and savvy businessman, working as an entrepreneur,
marketing consultant, and on several political campaigns; and
WHEREAS,
fondly known as the "Mayor of Sweet Auburn District," Mr. Johnson was
instrumental in restoring and attracting new business to the Sweet Auburn
community of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Johnson founded the Spirit of Sweet Auburn, served as president of the Sweet
Auburn Business and Improvement Association, and was executive producer of the
Sweet Auburn Springfest, a festival which captures an audience of over 350,000
annually; and
WHEREAS,
a devoted community advocate, Mr. Johnson was a member of the Concerned Black
Clergy, was active on the board of the Butler Street YMCA, was passionate about
the Hungry Club, and earned numerous awards from organizations such as Rainbow
Push, YMCA, SCLC, Old Fourth Ward, and Liberty Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Johnson leaves behind many who will cherish his memory, including his
children, Deborah, Michael, and Deneen; his stepson, Khalil; his ten
grandchildren; and his great-grandson; and
WHEREAS,
he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he
demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS,
he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of
his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Johnson will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal father, grandfather, brother, and
friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing
him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles E. Johnson and
express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
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 the family of
Mr. Charles E. Johnson.
