Bill Text: GA HR138 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Starnes, Mr. James L.; 90th birthday; recognize
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR138 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR138-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 138
By:
Representatives Horne of the
71st
and Mitchell of the
88th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. James L. Starnes on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. James L. Starnes was born on February 12, 1921, grew up in Decatur, Georgia,
and this year he enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating his 90th birthday;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Starnes attended Emory University and served as a guardian of this nation's
freedom and liberty with the United States Navy as an officer; and
WHEREAS,
during his time in the Navy, Mr. Starnes was involved in the Battle of Cape
Esperance off Guadalcanal on the
USS
Boise and served as a navigator on the
USS
Missouri; and
WHEREAS,
as the 23-year-old Lieutenant Commander of the
Missouri
during World War II, Mr. Starnes was the Officer of the Deck on September 2,
1945, when the Japanese surrendered to the United States, and his signature
appears on the historic surrender document; and
WHEREAS,
after the war, Mr. Starnes graduated from Emory University Law School and had an
active career in real estate, appraisal, and mortgage banking; and
WHEREAS,
the devotion, patience, and understanding Mr. Starnes has demonstrated have
provided the foundation and framework of success in which his family members
have developed and flourished; and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Starnes possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and
the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many
challenges of life; and
WHEREAS,
this fascinating member of the greatest generation is a person of magnanimous
strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence,
fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS,
a kind and generous man, Mr. Starnes brings joy and happiness to his many
friends, neighbors, and family members who have the great pleasure of knowing
him; and
WHEREAS,
by the example Mr. Starnes has made of his life, he makes this world a better
place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that he be
appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time of his
life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Mr. James L. Starnes on the incredible occasion of his 90th
birthday and extend to him their sincere gratitude for his exceptional and
selfless service to this nation.
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. James L.
Starnes.
