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GA SR1301
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gail Buckner
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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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