Bill Text: GA HR1127 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Wiley, Leroy Sherman; condolences
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-01-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR1127 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1127-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1127
By:
Representative Brooks of the
63rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Leroy Sherman Wiley; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Leroy Sherman Wiley on December 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS,
Leroy was born on October 30, 1936, in Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia, a
beloved son of James Forrest Wiley and Annie Lee (Gonder) Wiley;
and
WHEREAS,
he served with honor in the United States Army and with the Georgia Army
National Guard in Desert Shield and active reserve in Desert Storm; and
WHEREAS,
Leroy was united in love and marriage to his lovely wife Diane and was blessed
with three remarkable children, Nyademor Wiley, Jessica Walls, and Mahandas
Williams; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Leroy joined and served faithfully as a steward
and a member of the Male and Senior Choir at St. Mark A.M.E Church;
and
WHEREAS,
he attended and graduated from Fort Valley State College with a bachelor's
degree in science, later earned his master's degree in public education from
Georgia College and State University, and furthered his studies at the
University of Georgia and Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, among
other colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS,
Leroy was a highly respected educator in the Hancock County School System,
dedicating his time, talents, and energy to challenging and inspiring the future
leaders of this state; and
WHEREAS,
he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he
demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS,
he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of
his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous man, Leroy Sherman Wiley will long be remembered
for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal father, grandfather,
uncle, husband, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of
knowing him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in honoring the life and memory of Leroy Sherman Wiley and
express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
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 the family of
Leroy Sherman Wiley.
