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GA SR1301

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gail Buckner

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Reverend Joseph Wheeler on the occasion of his 51st birthday; born March 29, 1959, in West Helena, Arkansas
  • Served in the United States Army as a military policeman, assigned to guard nuclear missiles with the 2nd and 1st Air Defense Artillery in Wackerheim, Germany
  • Earned a magna cum laude bachelor's degree in Biblical studies from Beulah Heights Bible College and a master of divinity degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center
  • Served as a longtime civil rights activist with the Clayton County NAACP, including four consecutive two-year terms as president, helping ensure fair redistricting and increasing African American representation in public offices and public sector employment
  • Founded Kintups Record label and Pillowhill Music publishing company to support gospel music artists, and released his own album, All to Jesus

Legislative Description

Wheeler, Rev. Joseph; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/22/2010

Full Bill Text

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