Bill Text: GA HR1100 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1100 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Butler, Mr. Walter Curtis, Jr.; condolences

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-01-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR1100 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1100-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1100

By: Representatives Holt of the 112th, Brooks of the 63rd, Williams of the 165th, and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Walter Curtis Butler, Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Morgan County and the State of Georgia mourn the passing of the dedicated public servant and community leader, Mr. Walter Curtis Butler, Jr., on August 1, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Butler was born on December 12, 1943, in Morgan County, Georgia, beloved son of the late Hattie Mae Mitchell Butler and Walter Curtis Butler, Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Butler graduated as salutatorian from Pearl High School in 1962 and was known throughout his community for his leadership skills and desire to do what was best for Morgan County; and

WHEREAS, 30 years ago, Mr. Butler led a successful effort to change the manner in which Morgan County officials were elected, resulting in the creation of new districts that gave local voters more direct representation and freedom in electing their own leadership; and

WHEREAS, seeing a need for direction and change in Morgan County, Mr. Butler ran for County Commissioner and became the first African American elected to county office in Morgan County; and

WHEREAS, after Mr. Butler's election he continued to serve the people of Morgan County as their Commissioner for 27 years until he passed away; and

WHEREAS, this driven man was also instrumental in the founding of the Morgan County Branch of the NAACP in 1969, serving in numerous leadership roles throughout the years, including a decade as president; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Butler gave generously of his time to many important civic organizations, such as the ACCG's Black Caucus, the Morgan County Democratic Party, the Democratic Party of Georgia, the Morgan County Hospital Authority, the Morgan County Civic League, and Action, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, a man of great faith and devotion, Mr. Butler was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Treasurer of Mt. Zion's Building Fund, assistant Sunday School Superintendent, and was a member of the Trustee Board and the Senior Choir; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Butler was united in love and marriage to Laura B. Wilson on June 2, 1967, and the two were blessed with three loving and devoted children, LaVelle, Celeste, and Walter Curtis Butler III; and

WHEREAS, a great source of pride and joy, Mr. Butler also had five grandsons: Terry Lemon, Jr., Michael Evans, Christopher Evans, Caleb Emanuel Sims, and Jaden Butler; and

WHEREAS, all who were privileged to know this distinguished Georgian join his family in mourning his loss.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Walter Curtis Butler, Jr., and expressing its appreciation of his many contributions to his community and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Butler's family.