Georgia-2009-HR1222-Introduced

By: Representatives Holt of the 112th, Lunsford of the 110th, and Collins of the 95th

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Otis Spillers; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Otis Spillers on April 14, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Spillers was born on February 12, 1919, in Roberta, Georgia, and was the beloved son of J.D. Spillers and Verna Hartley Spillers; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Spillers lived and worked on a farm until he completed high school, and he later graduated from Georgia Alabama Business College and Draughins Business School; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty in the United States Navy, valiantly and bravely defending democracy during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Spillers started the Spillers Lumber Company in Covington, Georgia, in 1947, and throughout his career he was involved in lumber manufacturing, real estate, construction, home building supplies, insurance, marine supplies, mini and industrial storage, and rental property; and

WHEREAS, an active leader in his community, Mr. Spillers served in the Georgia House of Representatives, the Covington City Council, and was chairman of the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority during its formative years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Spillers was a member of the Covington Rotary Club for 63 years, where he was a past president and chaired numerous committees, including the Empty Stocking Fund; and

WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were instrumental during his time as chairman of the Covington Planning Commission, president of the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce, commander of the local American Legion, Exalted Ruler of Covington Elks Lodge #1806, and member of the Board of Counselors for Oxford College; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to the late Mary Delbridge Spillers, and he was blessed with two remarkable children, Amelia and A.J., and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, a hard working, happy, and generous man, Mr. Spillers will long be remembered for his love of family and golf, and this loyal father, grandfather, 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 Mr. Otis Spillers 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 Mr. Otis Spillers.