Record #: R2017-414   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/24/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/24/2017
Title: Tribute to late Matthew Vasser
Sponsors: Brookins, Jr., Howard
Attachments: 1. R2017-414.pdf
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN
MR. MATTHEW VASSER


WHEREAS, Mr. Matthew Vasser was called home by the "Great I AM" on Friday, April 28, 2017. Instantaneously, he answered his Redeemer's call, "Come for I have prepared a place specifically for thee, a mansion the size of a small city. Notate every wall along the east wing and west corridor displays a photograph of someone's heart that you have touched." Shortly thereafter, a large teardrop fell from the eyes of Mr. Vasser and his soul quickly connected with Jesus. As Heaven Gates opened wide the Angels that stood alongside shouted, Matt has made it home; and

WHEREAS, some people knew Mr. Matthew Vasser for his exquisite and delectable meals, others appreciated his robust laugh, words of wisdom and more importantly, the quality time he spent with his family and friends no matter the course of his day; and

WHEREAS, the bible says, "A good man's steps are ordered by the Lord." Without a shadow of a doubt in our minds, we know Mr. Matthew Vasser fits the biblical description perfectly. Mr. Vasser was an astute student of the Word of God. His life always bared good fruit. His relationship and intimate moments with the Lord helped him on a continual basis to know the distinct difference between a man who walks in the flesh compared to one that surrenders his body to the Spirit of God; and

WHEREAS, there are so many additional things that we can share about Mr. Vasser, who was also an amazing husband to his best friend and wife, Johnnie Mae of 42 years; a loving father and grandfather to many and of course a longstanding constituent of my ward but it is my greatest hope that we carry out the same type of unconditional love Mr. Vasser shared with us amongst our own family, friends, neighbors and even those we call our enemies; and

WHEREAS, today, let us not say good-bye but instead say in unison, Father we are grateful for your presence being in the midst of this day. Jesus, we desire to please you above a...

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