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GA HR1291
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Tyrone Brooks
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution honoring the life and memory of Reverend Doctor Marshell Stenson, Jr., who passed away on December 19, 2013, and expressing the House's deepest regret at his passing
- Rev. Stenson was born on May 3, 1936, earned degrees from Clark College, Theological Seminary, and Carver Bible College, and served as pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church for 44 years beginning in 1969
- Played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement while pastoring First Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, hosting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders during marches through Central Georgia
- Received numerous honors, including the first annual MLK, Jr., Drum Major for Justice award, recognition for over 50 years of ministry by the National Baptist Convention, Inc., and a 33-room dormitory named in his honor at Bryant's Theological Seminary
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to his family
Legislative Description
Stenson, Reverend Doctor Marshell, Jr.; condolences
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/7/2014
Full Bill Text
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