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.