Bill Text: GA SR107 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 107 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Mitchell, Jr., Rev. Bennie; condolences

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-07 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR107 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR107-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 107

By: Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th and Carter of the 1st

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Mitchell was born on April 24, 1948, in Edgefield, South Carolina, a beloved son of Mattie and Deacon Bennie R. Mitchell; and

WHEREAS, he earned a bachelor's degree from Benedict College, a Master of Divinity degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Mississippi Baptist Seminary; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Mitchell served as the manager of the New York Housing Authority and taught public school in South Carolina and Georgia; and

WHEREAS, an active community servant, Reverend Mitchell was a member of Savannah's West Broad Street YMCA Board of Directors, the Savannah Mayor's Council Youth Program, the Advisory Council Youth Program, the advisory board to the Superintendent of Education for the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education, and the Savannah Technical College board of directors; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Mitchell was united in love and marriage to his wife, Betty, and was blessed with three remarkable children, Benita, Bendette, and Bennie III, and three wonderful grandchildren, Mychal, Ocoee, and L. Lineco; 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, Reverend Mitchell has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including the Ivan Allen, Jr., Award for Excellence in Human Relations, Outstanding Georgia Citizen, Omega Man of the Year in 2001, and a Fannie Lou Hamer Award; 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, whether preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Reverend Mitchell served as a shining example of God's righteous path; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Reverend Mitchell will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr., and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr.