Bill Text: GA HR855 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 855 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Price, Ms. Joann; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-03-30 - House Read and Adopted [HR855 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR855-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 855

By: Representatives Abrams of the 84th, Mangham of the 94th, Mosby of the 90th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Ms. Joann Price; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Joann Price has been sharing her talent and beautiful music with the congregation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church for the past 20 years; and

WHEREAS, the daughter of an African Methodist Episcopal minister, Ms. Price began sharing her gift of song in the children's choir at her stepfather's church; and

WHEREAS, self-taught on the piano, Ms. Price demonstrated her skill and musical ability in the junior choir at St. Philip A.M.E. Church; and

WHEREAS, she devoted 25 years of musical ministry at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Mansfield, Georgia, leading the choir in powerful and moving song; and

WHEREAS, in 1989, Ms. Price became director of the Sanctuary Mass Choir at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia, and under her leadership and guidance, the choir has grown into an integral part of the church and its services; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Price inspired Oakhurst's annual Gospelfest and has led the church's choir in performances at venues throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area; and

WHEREAS, God has given Ms. Price a precious gift, and she has devoted her life to sharing the Word and providing comfort and fellowship through song; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her contributions to her community and this state, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary commitment and accomplishments of this outstanding individual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Ms. Joann Price for the positive influence she has had upon the lives and futures of countless people in this state with her touching and uplifting music and extend to her their most sincere congratulations upon her 20th anniversary with Oakhurst Presbyterian Church.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Joann Price.