Bill Text: GA HR1306 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1306 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Howard, Mr. Robert; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-02-04 - House Read and Adopted [HR1306 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1306-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1306

By: Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Murphy of the 120th, Frazier of the 123rd, Smith of the 122nd, and Howard of the 121st

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert Howard; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Robert Howard on September 4, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Howard diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his 30 years of superlative service with the Augusta Richmond County Recreation and Parks Department where he served with honor and distinction as assistant director; and

WHEREAS, a tireless civil servant, Mr. Howard was a 1969 graduate of T.W. Josey High School and attended Savannah State University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Howard was a lifetime member of the NAACP, holding numerous leadership positions and serving in an instrumental role in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Parade; and

WHEREAS, he was an active member of the Deacon Ministry of First Mount Moriah Baptist Church, was an honorary member of The Buffalo Soldiers, and uplifted others through his work with Meals on Wheels and the Fan and Air Conditioner GiveAways; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Howard was united in love and marriage to his adoring wife, Georgia, and was blessed with the love of three children, Tangy, Robbie, and Demargo, and three stepchildren, Tiffani, Patrice, and Terrence; and

WHEREAS, he was the proud grandfather of seven, Kennedy, Shelby, McKinley, DeMargo, Marquail, Jada, and Oshon; 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 kind and generous man, Mr. Howard will long be remembered for his love of gospel music, family, and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, brother, 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. Robert Howard 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. Robert Howard.