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GA HR1837
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Carl Von Epps
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 1837, introduced by Representative Epps of the 132nd district, recognizes and commends Warren Temple United Methodist Church in LaGrange, Georgia, for nearly 150 years of spiritual service and community leadership
- Warren Temple United Methodist Church was organized in late 1865 and is named in honor of Bishop Henry W. Warren, a northern Methodist bishop who spoke at the church during its building phase in 1882
- The church established one of the first schools for African American students, LaGrange Academy (later known as LaGrange Seminary and the John King School), which was the forerunner of East Depot High School, the pre-integration black preparatory school in the LaGrange City School System
- The current church building was constructed in the 1930s at the corner of East Depot and Union Streets in the Beaux Arts architectural style
- The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Warren Temple United Methodist Church
Legislative Description
Warren Temple United Methodist Church; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/13/2014
Full Bill Text
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