Bill Text: GA HR1348 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Law, George Hammond, Jr.; condolences
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 4)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-07 - House Read and Adopted [HR1348 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1348-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1348
By:
Representatives Rogers of the
26th,
Collins of the
27th,
Dunahoo of the
25th,
and Benton of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of George Hammond Law, Jr.; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of George Hammond Law, Jr., on January 14, 2012;
and
WHEREAS,
George Hammond Law, Jr., was born on May 12, 1929, in Americus, Georgia, a
beloved son of George Hammond Law, Sr., and Helen Johnson Law; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith who exemplified the tenets of his faith, Mr. Law
was an active member of First Baptist Church of Gainesville for over 75 years
and served as deacon there for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Air Force for two years and continued his military career in the reserves
for many more years, attaining the rank of Captain; and
WHEREAS,
he was united in love and marriage to Susan Reid Manley Law for 54 years and
from this union they were blessed with five remarkable children, Elizabeth Law
Hein, G. Hammond Law III, Dr. James Fletcher Law, Helen Law Perry, and Susan Law
Tarleton; 13 adored grandchildren; and two wonderful great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Law was involved in many civic organizations which included being a past
president of the Gainesville Rotary Club and a member of the advisory board of
the Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS,
an avid sports player, he played on the offensive and defensive lines for
Gainesville High School's football team; and
WHEREAS,
he is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he received his degree in
business; and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous man, George Hammond Law, Jr., will long be
remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, husband,
father, grandfather, great-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 George Hammond Law, Jr., 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
George Hammond Law, Jr.
