Friday was a historic day for Charlotte-born evangelist Billy Graham and his legacy.
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill paving the way for a statue of Billy Graham to be placed in the National Statuary Hall in Congress.
During the ceremony Friday morning at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, Franklin Graham said he hadn't yet told his father about the statue for fear he wouldn't have wanted it, but he expressed gratitude for the state's action.
“We are here and this is a great honor that is being bestowed on my father. Just incredible and we're so grateful,” Franklin Graham said.
A committee will be formed to raise money to create the statue. No timetable has been set for its completion.
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill paving the way for a statue of Billy Graham to be placed in the National Statuary Hall in Congress.
During the ceremony Friday morning at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, Franklin Graham said he hadn't yet told his father about the statue for fear he wouldn't have wanted it, but he expressed gratitude for the state's action.
“We are here and this is a great honor that is being bestowed on my father. Just incredible and we're so grateful,” Franklin Graham said.
A committee will be formed to raise money to create the statue. No timetable has been set for its completion.
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