MS SC531

Extends recognition of the Mississippi Legislature for Reverend George Willis Tyler's retirement celebration on January 14, 2017, at Pearl Street African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jackson, Mississippi.

Acknowledges Reverend Tyler's 49 years of pastoral experience including 20 years as a Pastor and 29 years as a Presiding Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Recognizes his service in multiple leadership roles including Conference Trustee, Conference Treasurer, General Board member, and President of Turner Theological Seminary National Alumni Association.

Honors his educational background including undergraduate degree from Tougaloo College and graduate degree from Turner Theological Seminary, as well as honorary doctorate from Southwestern Christian Theological School.

Notes his entrepreneurial achievements, military service, fraternal memberships, and family including his wife Mattie L. Rosenthal, one daughter, and six grandchildren.