NC H898

Honors the life and memory of Walter Greene Church, a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives who died on October 1, 2012, at age 85.

Recognizes Church's service including 16 years representing Burke County in the General Assembly beginning in 1992, and his roles chairing the Financial Institutions Committee and serving on multiple other committees.

Acknowledges Church's advocacy for Lake James State Park, Broughton Hospital, the North Carolina School for the Deaf, and two higher education centers during his legislative tenure.

Notes Church's military service (1945-1955), banking career including his role as CEO of Western Carolina Savings and Loan, and community involvement with hospital boards and county agencies.

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Church's surviving family members: his son, daughter, brother, and grandchildren.