In Memory

James Lambeth

James Lambeth



 
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11/07/12 11:16 AM #1    

Deborah White (Cashwell)

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2005

RATIFIED BILL

RESOLUTION 2005-45

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1789

 

A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Brantley Lambeth, Jr., former chaplain of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

 

Whereas, James Brantley "Jim" Lambeth, Jr. was born on August 8, 1945, to James B. Lambeth, Sr. and Margaret Lambeth in Winston?Salem, North Carolina; and

Whereas, Jim Lambeth earned a bachelors degree in economics from North Carolina State University in 1967; and

Whereas, Jim Lambeth served in the office of the Comptroller of the Currency in Richmond, Virginia, from 1967 to 1980; and

Whereas, Jim Lambeth earned a Master's of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, in 1983; and

Whereas, Reverend Lambeth provided spiritual guidance to congregations in North Carolina and Virginia, serving as Pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Whiteville, North Carolina, from 1983 to 1988, East Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 1988 to 1994, Franklin Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Virginia, from 1994 to 2002, and Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, from 2002 to 2003; and

Whereas, Reverend Lambeth served as Chaplain of the Columbus County Hospice from 1986 to 1988, Personal Touch Hospice from 1997 to 1999, and the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2003; and

Whereas, Reverend Lambeth's concern and compassion for those less fortunate was evidenced by his service in a number of organizations, including the Caring Program for Children, a well care insurance program for at risk children in North Carolina; Franklin Cooperative Ministry, an outreach program that provided food, clothing, and financial assistance to area residents; Kuwayes, a support group for Presbyterian Homes and Family Services; Racial Harmony Network; and North Carolina Hunger Network; and

Whereas, Reverend Lambeth was active in the Avent West Community Development Corporation, Wake Interfaith Alliance, Southampton County Hospice of Virginia, and Columbus County Ministerial Association; and

Whereas, Reverend Lambeth taught religious courses at Southeastern Community College from 1985 to 1988 and Chowan College from 2000 to 2001; and

Whereas, Reverend Lambeth died on October 29, 2003; and

Whereas, Reverend Lambeth will be remembered for his profound faith and the kindness he showed his fellow men; and

Whereas, Reverend Lambeth is survived by his wife, Mary Tyler Lambeth; their three children, Shari, Tyler, and Kevin; a granddaughter, Taylor Lambeth; his parents; and two brothers; Now, therefore,

 

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

 

SECTION 1. The General Assembly honors the life and memory of James Brantley "Jim" Lambeth, Jr. for his service to the State of North Carolina.

SECTION 2. The General Assembly expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of James Brantley "Jim" Lambeth, Jr. for the loss of a beloved family member.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of James Brantley "Jim" Lambeth, Jr.

SECTION 4. This resolution is effective upon ratification.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 1st day of August, 2005.

 

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Charlie S. Dannelly

Deputy President Pro Tempore of the Senate

 

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James B. Black

Speaker of the House of Representatives

 


11/07/12 12:43 PM #2    

Judy Huffman (Mays)

That is awesome, I know his family is very proud of him,,,


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