RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued a proclamation in recognition of the life of the Rev. Billy Graham.
The proclamation orders that a Book of Condolences be placed at the North Carolina State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of Billy Graham.
[READ: Proclamation In Recognition of Rev. Billy Graham's Life]
Cooper will then present the book to the Graham family on behalf of the citizens of North Carolina.
The book was placed on a small table Friday at the foot of the George Washington statue in the Capitol Rotunda, and members of the public can sign the book and write their condolences for the Graham family until Friday, March 2.
“Billy Graham was a strong, humble, positive, and passionate North Carolina man of faith of made a difference in the lives of so many,” Cooper said. “Rest with God, Reverend Graham."
The State Capitol is located 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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