As guests entered the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston, they were given a program.
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The program not only talked about Floyd's life but it also including a list of speakers, music rendition, dignitary remarks and tape remarks
- Life Celebration Salutation- Dr. Remus E. Wright and Pastor Mia K. Wright (Senior Pastor and Co-Pastor, The Fountain of Praise, Houston TX)
- Musical Selection - "God Will Take Care of You" sung by Pastor Kim Burrell with the Houston Ensemble
- Old Testament Reading - Reverend Arthur Rucker
- New Testament Reading - Pastor Emeritus Gusta Booker (Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church, Houston TX)
- Prayer of Comfort - Reverend Dr. Mary White
- Video Montage with Musical Selection - "A Change is Gonna Come" sung by Dray Tate (Video collage of protests around the world in the background with Visual Artist Ange Hillz)
- Resolutions - Read by Ivy McGregor
- Musical Selection - "Oh, How Precious" sung by Kathy Taylor with the Houston Ensemble
Dignitary remarks
- Joe Biden (Former Vice President of the United States)
- Congressman Al Green, 9th Congressional District
- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, 18th Congressional District
- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
- Video Montage with musical selection- "Hood Cry" sung by Cal Wayne (Video Collage of Floyd's performances without audio)
- Family expressions - Kathleen McGee, Brady Bob, and Travis Cains
- Family tribute - Sung by "Ne-Yo"
- Poem - Earnesia Clabron-Dangerfield (Jack Yates Alum)
- Musical selection - "My Soul's Been Anchored" Sung by Michael Tolds
- Acknowledgement of Clergy - Dr. Remus E. Wright, Senior Pastor
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Ministerial Remarks
- Rev. William "Bill" Lawson, Pastor Emeritus, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, TX)
- Dr. Steve Wells, Senior Pastors, South Main Baptist Church (Houston, TX)
- Dr. Ralph Douglas West, Sr. Pastor//Founder, The Church Without Walls (Houston, TX)
- Musical Selection: "We Offer Praise" Sung by Nakitta Foxx with the Houston Ensemble
- Silent Reading of The Life and the Legacy of George Floyd (Soft Music)
- Words of Encouragement: Dr. Remus E. Wright, Senior Pastor
- Sermonic Solo: "For Every Mountain" Sung by Minister Kurt Carr
- Introduction of Eulogost: Bishop James E. Dixon, II, Community of Faith Baptist Church (Houston, TX)
- The Eulogy: Rev. Al Sharpton
- Closing Celebration Salutation: Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Houston, TX
- The Farewell Tribute to Mr. George Floyd: Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center Elite Burial Guard
- The Departure: Clergy, Dignitaries and Family "I Shall Wear a Crown" Sung by Zacardi Cortez
The program included photos from rallies and protests ignited by Floyd's death.
SEE ALSO:
George Floyd's funeral underway in Houston