Georgia SR 227: Morton, Bishop James H.; condolences

Bill Text

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Senate Resolution 227
By: Senators James of the 35th, Rhett of the 33rd, Tate of the 38th and Harrell of the 40th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Bishop James H. Morton; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Bishop James H. Morton; and3
WHEREAS, Bishop James H. Morton was born the fourth of nine children on May 8, 1946,4
in Windsor Ontario, Canada, to Bishop C.L. Morton Sr. and Evangelist Matilda E. Morton;5
and6
WHEREAS, he served as minister of music during his upbringing and tenure in his father's7
ministry, which allowed him to develop his talents as an accomplished and renowned8
musician and singer from an early age; and9
WHEREAS, his magnificent musical talents were best exemplified by his collaborations with10
other artists such as Aretha Franklin; Vanessa Bell-Armstrong; his brother, Bishop Paul S.11
Morton; the late Reverend James Cleveland; and many more; and12

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WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Bishop James H. Morton first answered the13
call to preach the Gospel in 1968, and two years later, he became pastor of the True Faith14
Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan; and15
WHEREAS, after he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, he acted in accordance with God's plan16
and founded New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church with 1,400 congregants, which now17
offers over 50 ministries to meet the needs of the community; and18
WHEREAS, Bishop James H. Morton gave inspiration to many through his high ideals,19
morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and20
understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and21
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man who demonstrated his commitment to22
witnessing Christ through word and deed, Bishop James H. Morton will long be remembered23
for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great24
fortune of knowing him.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26
join in honoring the life and memory of Bishop James H. Morton and express their deepest27
and most sincere regret at his passing.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of30
Bishop James H. Morton.31