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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5091
Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. George H. Studivant.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 12, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, June 12, 2014

 

WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. George H. Studivant, a devoted spiritual leader and an active member of the Brunswick County community, died on May 27, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a native of Brunswick County, George Studivant answered his calling to serve the Lord at a young age; he enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community at Mt. Pleasant Reformed Zion Union Apostolic (R.Z.U.A.) Church for many years, serving as a trustee and a Sunday school teacher and superintendent; and

WHEREAS, George Studivant was licensed as a minister in 1960, and he was ordained as a deacon at Mt. Pleasant R.Z.U.A. Church; he was later named the presiding bishop of Reformed Zion Union Apostolic Churches of America; and

WHEREAS, George Studivant shared the joy of his faith with others as the lead singer in the Holy Gospel Five musical group for more than 10 years; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by two sons, Joseph and Alvin, George Studivant will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife, Annie; children, LaVerne, Mary, Wilbur, Marion, Ella, Gerald, Michael, Eric, and Andrea, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of the Reverend Dr. George H. Studivant, an admired spiritual leader in the Brunswick County community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of the Reverend Dr. George H. Studivant as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.