H*4516 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*4516 Concurrent Resolution, By Hamilton, Cato, Easterday, Haskins, Leach,
Loftis, McMahand, Rice, F. Smith, Tripp, Vaughn and Wilkins
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND JIM H. CONLEY OF GREENVILLE AND
EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, CONGREGATION, AND MANY FRIENDS.
01/28/98 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-9
01/29/98 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-8
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND
JIM H. CONLEY OF GREENVILLE AND EXTENDING
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, CONGREGATION,
AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the Reverend Jim H. Conley of Greenville died January 13,
1998, at the age of 65; and
Whereas, he was born in Wingate, Texas and was the Senior Pastor
of Heritage Bible Church in Greenville; and
Whereas, Rev. Conley came to Heritage Bible Church in 1979 on a
part-time basis and he had previously pastored Jackson Baptist
Church near Sylvania, Georgia; and
Whereas,he received his undergraduate and master's degrees from
Bob Jones University and studied music at the Eastman School of
Music, Indiana University, and the University of Michigan; and
Whereas, Pastor Conley was an immensly talented musician, a
professional french hornist and conductor, and shared the gospel and
his musical gifts throughout America, and in several foreign
countries, including Taiwan, Germany, and France; and
Whereas, he was chairman of the Brass Department at Bob Jones
University from 1960-1983 and Band Director from 1954-1983, and
under his leadership both departments attained national prominence;
and
Whereas, in 1983, Rev. Conley began pastoring Heritage Bible
Church fulltime, shepherding this vibrant congregation and
overseeing its rapid and successful growt; and
Whereas, he was dedicated to faithful exposition of the scripture,
very supportive of mission endeavors, and committed to church
planting; the first church quickly matured in two short years across
town in Greenville and another congregation is in full growth in
Spartanburg; and
Whereas, Reverend Conley was a highly respected and truly admired
minister of the gospel, a beloved pastor to his people, a devoted
husband, and loving father and grandfather; he will be greatly missed.
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina, by this resolution, express sorrow on the death of the
Reverend Jim H. Conley of Greenville, and extend their deepest
sympathy to his family, congregation, and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the family of Reverend Conley.
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