Bill Text: GA HR1575 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Carpenter, Dr. L. Wendell; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-23 - House Read and Adopted [HR1575 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1575-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1575
By:
Representatives Rogers of the
26th,
Dunahoo of the
25th,
Collins of the
27th,
and Benton of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Dr. L. Wendell Carpenter; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Dr. L. Wendell Carpenter after an illustrious professional
career; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Carpenter was born in Jasper, Florida, a beloved son of Lena Smith Carpenter
Rhoden and James Henry Carpenter; and
WHEREAS,
his acclaimed life resounded with his passions for study, music, books, sports,
travel, and antiques, but all were secondary to his love and support for his
wife and children; and
WHEREAS,
he earned a bachelor's degree in music education from Florida State University,
two master's degrees in religious education and church music from the New
Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in music education from
Florida State; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Carpenter was united in love and marriage to his wife, Marguerite, for 51
years and was blessed with two remarkable children, Susan Carpenter Beasley and
Cris Howell Carpenter, and seven wonderful grandchildren, Ashley, Jimmy, Brad,
and John Beasley and Liza, Sam, and Margaret Carpenter; and
WHEREAS,
his professional life reflected deep personal commitments and formal academic
training as his faith and career were symphonically paralleled; and
WHEREAS,
he was one of the most accomplished musicians in his community and of his time;
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, Dr. Carpenter will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, husband, 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 Dr. L. Wendell Carpenter 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
Dr. L. Wendell Carpenter.
