Commerative Speech
Hosea Feed The Hungry - Commemorative Speech
Ruthnelle Baron
Public Speaking
Dr. Walker
23-April-2013
Today I stand before you for the sole purpose of bestowing accolades, recognition and honor to a great organization which helps the homeless and needy throughout the Greater Atlanta area and beyond. This extraordinary organization is the longest running, non-profit organization in Atlanta, whose services encompasses 37 counties throughout metro Atlanta, rural Georgia, and Alabama. Ladies and gentlemen, this beloved organization is none other than Atlanta 's very own, Hosea Feed the Hungry. Before I continue, I want to take a moment to posthumously honor the founder of this organization. He was an influential Civil Rights activist, a Purple Heart U.S. Army veteran, ordained minister, businessman, philanthropist, scientist, politician and a zealous humanitarian; his name is Mr. Hosea L. Williams. Hosea was indeed a remarkable man, he created this organization in 1971 to help everyone regardless of race, even though he 'd been beaten half to death for drinking from a whites only fountain upon returning home to Georgia from serving in World War II. Although this act of hate left him disabled and walking with a cane, we can all be grateful that it did not cripple his resolve to fight for human rights and personal dignity. Hosea Williams ' selfless, tenacious spirit, lives on today through his organization, thanks to the leadership of his daughter and son-in-law, Elisabeth and Afemo Omilami. Hosea Feed the Hungry is most known for their annual outreach called Festivals of Service, provided on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It gives me great pride to inform you, that during these events, holiday dinners are served and individuals are supplied medical assistance, legal aid, clothing, toiletry items, hot showers, and barber and beautician services.
Great recognition is due, because not only does
Ruthnelle Baron
Public Speaking
Dr. Walker
23-April-2013
Today I stand before you for the sole purpose of bestowing accolades, recognition and honor to a great organization which helps the homeless and needy throughout the Greater Atlanta area and beyond. This extraordinary organization is the longest running, non-profit organization in Atlanta, whose services encompasses 37 counties throughout metro Atlanta, rural Georgia, and Alabama. Ladies and gentlemen, this beloved organization is none other than Atlanta 's very own, Hosea Feed the Hungry. Before I continue, I want to take a moment to posthumously honor the founder of this organization. He was an influential Civil Rights activist, a Purple Heart U.S. Army veteran, ordained minister, businessman, philanthropist, scientist, politician and a zealous humanitarian; his name is Mr. Hosea L. Williams. Hosea was indeed a remarkable man, he created this organization in 1971 to help everyone regardless of race, even though he 'd been beaten half to death for drinking from a whites only fountain upon returning home to Georgia from serving in World War II. Although this act of hate left him disabled and walking with a cane, we can all be grateful that it did not cripple his resolve to fight for human rights and personal dignity. Hosea Williams ' selfless, tenacious spirit, lives on today through his organization, thanks to the leadership of his daughter and son-in-law, Elisabeth and Afemo Omilami. Hosea Feed the Hungry is most known for their annual outreach called Festivals of Service, provided on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It gives me great pride to inform you, that during these events, holiday dinners are served and individuals are supplied medical assistance, legal aid, clothing, toiletry items, hot showers, and barber and beautician services.
Great recognition is due, because not only does
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