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AL SJR84
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
SJR84 Summary
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Records the death of Reverend Billy Graham on February 21, 2018, at age 99 in Montreat, North Carolina.
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Recognizes Graham's evangelical career spanning over 400 crusades and rallies reaching more than 215 million people across 185 countries and territories.
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Highlights Graham's education at Florida Bible Institute and Wheaton College, his 1939 ordination, and his published 34 books reaching millions through television, video, film, and the internet.
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Notes his significant contributions including comforting the nation at the National Cathedral following September 11, 2001, and his 2013 "My Hope" project involving over 26,000 churches and 480 television stations.
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Expresses condolences to his surviving family including his sister Jean Ford, five children, 19 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren, and honors his legacy of service.
Legislative Description
Graham, Billy, death mourned
Resolutions, Condolence
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2018-220.
3/6/2018