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AL SJR84

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

SJR84 Summary

  • Records the death of Reverend Billy Graham on February 21, 2018, at age 99 in Montreat, North Carolina.

  • Recognizes Graham's evangelical career spanning over 400 crusades and rallies reaching more than 215 million people across 185 countries and territories.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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