GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2005

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1615

Committee Substitute Favorable 7/13/05

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May 10, 2005

A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of john d. Hall, former member of the general assembly.

Whereas, John D. Hall was born on January 18, 1957, in Edgecombe County to John Hall and Lois Marie Richardson Hall; and

Whereas, John D. Hall graduated from Scotland Neck High School in 1975 and furthered his education by taking courses at Lenoir Community College; and

Whereas, John D. Hall was the owner of WYAL, a gospel radio station based in Scotland Neck, and was a member of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters; and

Whereas, John D. Hall served as a member and vice-chair of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners and a member of the Scotland Neck City Council, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and North Carolina Association of Black County Officials; and

Whereas, John D. Hall served with honor and distinction in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2000 to 2005; and

Whereas, during his tenure in the General Assembly, John D. Hall made contributions as a member of numerous committees, including Aging, Appropriations, and Occupational Safety and Health, and served as vice-chair of the Insurance Committee and chair of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee; and

Whereas, John D. Hall was active in his community, serving as chair of the Halifax County Department of Social Services and as a member of the Halifax County Mental Health Board and the Choanoke Area Development Association; and

Whereas, John D. Hall was a faithful member of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Scotland Neck, where he served as a trustee; and

Whereas, John D. Hall was named Omega Man of the Year and was recognized in Who's Who Among Black Elected Officials and the International Who's Who of Entrepreneurs; and

Whereas, John D. Hall died on March 17, 2005; and

Whereas, John D. Hall is survived by his sister, Georgette Hall; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of John D. Hall and expresses the appreciation of this State and its citizens for his life and service.

SECTION 2.  The General Assembly wishes to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of John D. Hall for the loss of a beloved family member and friend.

SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of John D. Hall.

SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.