09 LC
94 1400
House
Resolution 859
By:
Representatives Taylor of the
55th,
Beasley-Teague of the
65th,
Brooks of the
63rd,
Long of the
61st,
and Sinkfield of the
60th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Gene Ferguson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Gene Ferguson has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to
the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience
and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the
citizens of his community have earned him the respect and admiration of
neighborhood groups, elected officials, and the public at large;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ferguson is a legend of the Civil Rights Movement who made significant
contributions in marches, demonstrations, and rallies for change alongside
Reverend Hosea Williams, Reverend Joseph E. Boone, and Father Austin Ford;
and
WHEREAS,
he worked as a program specialist at the Emmaus House from 1968 to 1996 where he
served the City of Atlanta's underprivileged youth by developing life changing
and uplifting programs; and
WHEREAS,
as a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Metropolitan
Atlanta Summit Leadership Conference, Mr. Ferguson participated in over 200
protests nationwide calling for equal rights and justice; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ferguson's community service has been invaluable to the City of Atlanta, the
State of Georgia, and this nation, promoting racial equality, the needs of the
poor and downtrodden, and the need for access to quality healthcare and
education; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately
recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mr. Gene Ferguson for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the African American community throughout the world; recognize the incredible contributions he made during the Civil Rights Movement; and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mr. Gene Ferguson for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the African American community throughout the world; recognize the incredible contributions he made during the Civil Rights Movement; and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success
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 Mr. Gene
Ferguson.