retired or honorably discharged from active professional duty, but retaining the title of one's office or position: dean emeritus of the graduate school; editor in chief emeritus.
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Dr. James E. Deacon, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, completed his Ph.D. at the University of Kansas in 1960 and immediately joined the UNLV faculty where his research has focused on ecology and conservation biology of desert fishes and on issues of sustainable use of water in the Southwest.
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DEACON EMERITUS When a deacon is unable to regularly participate in the meetings and activities of deacon service due to age or health restrictions, he may request a "Deacon Emeritus" status, which exempts him from regular duties without affecting his participation and voting privileges in deacons' meetings.
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Deacon Emeritus (PDF File)
Deacon Emeritus status shall continue for the lifetime of the requesting member, unless his condition or desire changes at a later time and he wishes to become active again, he may make his request known to the;
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The designation of "Deacon Emeritus" is a conferred title. It is intended to recognize long and distinguished service through the Church in the capacity of Deacon as well as service to the church through a number of other responsibilities and positions of service.
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b. Emeritus. The Emeritus Deacon category was adopted in 1987 to honor those deacons who have given outstanding, meritorious, and loyal service to the church and to the board of deacons, and who have attained the age of 75 years.
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Mr. Russell Thomas Smith, 87, of Decatur, Ala., passed away Sunday morning, July 15, 2007, at his home.Mr. Smith was born in Mount Hope, Ala., on Aug. 22, 1919, and was a member and deacon emeritus of Central Baptist ... Mr. Smith was born in Mount Hope, Ala., on Aug. 22, 1919, ... Survivors include his wife of 66 years,
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helen and corny ... On January 25, 2004, David B. Simmons Jr., Debbie D'Aries and Rev. Charles Bomboy presented Helen VandenHeuvel and Cornelia Dalrymple special recognition awards at our annual congregational meeting. ... ; Cornelia Dalrymple was presented with the award of Deacon Emeritus.
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Deacon of Staff Relations ... Lennett Anderson Sr.; Deacon Emeritus ... William Downey; Deacon Emeritus...
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Short description of your site here. ... How then did Jack become Deacon Jack Mc Shane? Before we answer that, we need a little lesson in Church History. Deacons have been part of the Church since the time of the Apostles. Chapter 6 of the Acts of the Apostles tells of the beginnings of the Diaconate.
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