IN HONOR OF MINISTER OLLIE W. TARVER
April 1, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my
sincerest congratulations and Happy Birthday wishes to a dedicated
woman of God, community servant, and friend of longstanding, Minister
Ollie W. Tarver, who is celebrating her 82nd birthday on Saturday,
sincerest congratulations and Happy Birthday wishes to a dedicated
woman of God, community servant, and friend of longstanding, Minister
Ollie W. Tarver, who is celebrating her 82nd birthday on Saturday,
February 17, 2018. On this day, there will be a celebration at Dawson
Elementary School located at 180 Northstar Drive in Columbus, Georgia.
Elementary School located at 180 Northstar Drive in Columbus, Georgia.
Minister Ollie Woods Tarver was born on February 17, 1936 in
Hatchechubee, Alabama to the union of the late Mr. William Woods and
Minister Mattie Mae Woods. A product of the Russell County School
System, she graduated from Russell County Training School, and went on
to earn a Bachelor's of Science degree from Albany State University and
a Master's of Science degree from Fort Valley State University in
Elementary Education. Throughout her career, she taught in the Muscogee
County School System for 31 years.
Hatchechubee, Alabama to the union of the late Mr. William Woods and
Minister Mattie Mae Woods. A product of the Russell County School
System, she graduated from Russell County Training School, and went on
to earn a Bachelor's of Science degree from Albany State University and
a Master's of Science degree from Fort Valley State University in
Elementary Education. Throughout her career, she taught in the Muscogee
County School System for 31 years.
Minister Tarver is not only a profound educator but also a strong
spiritual leader. Throughout her pastoral career, she has played a
leading role in several religious-affiliated and community-based
organizations. In addition to serving as pastor of Ollie Tarver
Ministries, she has also served as Chaplain for several institutions
and entities including: Christian Life School of Theology; Beacon
University; Columbus Chamber of Commerce; Columbus City Council; and
Fountain City Care and Rehabilitation.
spiritual leader. Throughout her pastoral career, she has played a
leading role in several religious-affiliated and community-based
organizations. In addition to serving as pastor of Ollie Tarver
Ministries, she has also served as Chaplain for several institutions
and entities including: Christian Life School of Theology; Beacon
University; Columbus Chamber of Commerce; Columbus City Council; and
Fountain City Care and Rehabilitation.
George Washington Carver once said, ``How far you go in life depends
on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged,
sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong
because someday in your life you will have been all of these.''
Minister Tarver has gone far in life because her everlasting faith in
the Lord is vivid testimony of His greatness to all whom she
encounters. Her love and commitment to Christ is reflected in her
compassionate leadership, which makes her a guiding light within the
community.
on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged,
sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong
because someday in your life you will have been all of these.''
Minister Tarver has gone far in life because her everlasting faith in
the Lord is vivid testimony of His greatness to all whom she
encounters. Her love and commitment to Christ is reflected in her
compassionate leadership, which makes her a guiding light within the
community.
Minister Tarver has accomplished many things in her life but none of
these would have been possible without the grace of God and her loving
husband, Otis; their son, Earl; six grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren. On a personal note, my wife Vivian and I have truly been
blessed by Minister Tarver's sage counsel, encouragement, and enduring
friendship over the many years that we have known her.
these would have been possible without the grace of God and her loving
husband, Otis; their son, Earl; six grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren. On a personal note, my wife Vivian and I have truly been
blessed by Minister Tarver's sage counsel, encouragement, and enduring
friendship over the many years that we have known her.
Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, along with the more than 730,000
constituents of the Second Congressional District of Georgia ask my
colleagues in the House to join us in commending and recognizing
Minister Ollie W. Tarver for her selfless service to God, the church,
and to humankind. We extend our best wishes to her as she and her
family and friends celebrate her 82nd birthday.
constituents of the Second Congressional District of Georgia ask my
colleagues in the House to join us in commending and recognizing
Minister Ollie W. Tarver for her selfless service to God, the church,
and to humankind. We extend our best wishes to her as she and her
family and friends celebrate her 82nd birthday.