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HR 1659: Herring, Reverend Moses Lee; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 1659

By: Representative Herring of the 145th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Moses Lee Herring was born on July 18, 1940, in Desoto, Georgia, to the late Bryant Herring and Ruth Butler Herring; and

WHEREAS, he received his education in the Bibb County School System and graduated from Ballard Hudson Senior High School in 1961, where he distinguished himself as a star quarterback, leading his team to an undefeated championship season– a testament to his leadership, discipline, and competitive spirit; and

WHEREAS, his athletic gifts extended beyond the football field, as he went on to play in the Negro Leagues for the Raleigh Tigers, leaving his mark during a significant era in sports history; and

WHEREAS, following high school, Moses continued his educational journey at Savannah State College and later answered the call to serve his country in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, a hardworking and enterprising man, he worked at Ford Motor Company, owned and operated a family gas station, taught Autobody and Fender at Macon Tech, was the Assistant Pastor to Rev. Alvin Hudson at Beulahland Baptist Church, and retired from Warner Robins Air Force Base; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Florence, and was blessed with four remarkable children, William, Falan, Torrence, and Farrah; and two wonderful grandchildren, Reagan and Asher; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man who demonstrated his commitment to witnessing Christ through word and deed, Reverend Herring will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Reverend Moses Lee Herring and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Reverend Moses Lee Herring.