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Condolence Book Remembering Billy Graham Set in NC's Old Capitol Building

Gov. Roy Cooper issued a proclamation ordering a "Book of Condolences" be placed inside the Capitol rotunda, where it will be starting Friday through March 2, the day of Graham's funeral in Charlotte.

1954: US evangelist Billy Graham addresses a crowd of football supporters at Stamford Bridge, London, during half-time at the match between Chelsea and Newcastle United. (Photo by Edward Miller/Getty Images)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Members of the public can sign a book set inside North Carolina’s old Capitol building to remember the late Rev. Billy Graham.

Life of a True Servant | Remembering America's Pastor Billy Graham

Gov. Roy Cooper issued a proclamation ordering a “Book of Condolences” be placed inside the Capitol rotunda, where it will be starting Friday through March 2, the day of Graham’s funeral in Charlotte.

Cooper then plans to present the book to Graham’s family on behalf of North Carolina citizens.

Graham died Wednesday at age 99 at his home in Montreat. Thursday’s proclamation identifies Graham as “North Carolina’s native son” who was “without peer as an evangelist during his lifetime” and who refused to preach to racially segregated audiences.

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Evangelist Billy Graham delivers his message at the Billy Graham Crusade at Flushing Meadows Park 24 June 2005 in Flushing Meadows, New York.

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