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April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a loving
husband, dedicated father, doting grandfather, distinguished educator,
and committed servant to humankind, Mr. William ``W.T.'' Thomas Henry.
Sadly, W.T. passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. His funeral will
husband, dedicated father, doting grandfather, distinguished educator,
and committed servant to humankind, Mr. William ``W.T.'' Thomas Henry.
Sadly, W.T. passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. His funeral will
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a great man and
outstanding public servant, the former Sheriff of Early County,
Georgia, Mr. Jimmie Ray Murkerson. Sadly, Sheriff Murkerson passed away
on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a great man and
outstanding public servant, the former Sheriff of Early County,
Georgia, Mr. Jimmie Ray Murkerson. Sadly, Sheriff Murkerson passed away
on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a
distinguished public servant, dedicated statesman, mentor, and dear
friend of longstanding, The Honorable Jack T. Brinkley, Sr. Sadly, Jack
passed away on January 23, 2019, at the age of 88. His passing marks
the close of a long and prolific life, and his departure leaves a void
distinguished public servant, dedicated statesman, mentor, and dear
friend of longstanding, The Honorable Jack T. Brinkley, Sr. Sadly, Jack
passed away on January 23, 2019, at the age of 88. His passing marks
the close of a long and prolific life, and his departure leaves a void
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a
dedicated woman of God, great wife, steadfast mother, and friend of
longstanding, Mrs. Johnnie Lee Brown Collier. Sadly, Mrs. Collier
passed away on December 27, 2018. Her funeral service was held on
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11 am at the Fourth Street Missionary
dedicated woman of God, great wife, steadfast mother, and friend of
longstanding, Mrs. Johnnie Lee Brown Collier. Sadly, Mrs. Collier
passed away on December 27, 2018. Her funeral service was held on
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11 am at the Fourth Street Missionary
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a distinguished
civil rights leader, an inspirational spiritual leader, and true man of God, Reverend Doctor Cameron Madison
Alexander, the beloved Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church North in
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a distinguished
civil rights leader, an inspirational spiritual leader, and true man of God, Reverend Doctor Cameron Madison
Alexander, the beloved Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church North in
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is my honor and pleasure to
extend my personal congratulations and best wishes to a dear friend of
longstanding and servant of humankind, The Honorable Judge William C.
Randall, Chief Judge of the Civil and Magistrate Courts of Macon-Bibb
extend my personal congratulations and best wishes to a dear friend of
longstanding and servant of humankind, The Honorable Judge William C.
Randall, Chief Judge of the Civil and Magistrate Courts of Macon-Bibb
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable
statesman, public servant, Georgia State Representative, and friend of
longstanding--Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Paul Hanner, Sr. Sadly, Representative
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable
statesman, public servant, Georgia State Representative, and friend of
longstanding--Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Paul Hanner, Sr. Sadly, Representative
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a
dedicated woman of God, great wife, steadfast mother, and friend of
longstanding, Mrs. Johnnie Lee Brown Collier. Sadly, Mrs. Collier
passed away on December 27, 2018. Her funeral service will be held on
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11 am at the Fourth Street Missionary
dedicated woman of God, great wife, steadfast mother, and friend of
longstanding, Mrs. Johnnie Lee Brown Collier. Sadly, Mrs. Collier
passed away on December 27, 2018. Her funeral service will be held on
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11 am at the Fourth Street Missionary
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a great
soldier, dedicated husband, loving father, and loyal friend to many,
Mr. Ralph William Hall. Sadly, Mr. Hall passed away on December 18,
2018. His funeral service will be held on January 5, 2019 at 11 am at
St. Timothy Episcopal Church located at 3601 Alabama Avenue SE,
soldier, dedicated husband, loving father, and loyal friend to many,
Mr. Ralph William Hall. Sadly, Mr. Hall passed away on December 18,
2018. His funeral service will be held on January 5, 2019 at 11 am at
St. Timothy Episcopal Church located at 3601 Alabama Avenue SE,
April 2, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and pleasure to
extend my personal congratulations and best wishes to an outstanding
leader and exceptional public servant, Chattahoochee County Sheriff
Glynn Cooper. Sheriff Cooper will be retiring from his position as
Sheriff and a surprise celebration will be held for him on Saturday,
extend my personal congratulations and best wishes to an outstanding
leader and exceptional public servant, Chattahoochee County Sheriff
Glynn Cooper. Sheriff Cooper will be retiring from his position as
Sheriff and a surprise celebration will be held for him on Saturday,