Bill Text: GA HR1595 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Perkins, Mr. Calvin Douglas; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR1595 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1595-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1595
By:
Representatives Hugley of the
133rd
and Smyre of the
132nd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Calvin Douglas Perkins; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Calvin Douglas Perkins on March 3, 2010;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Perkins was born on June 10, 1932, in Greensboro, Georgia, a beloved son of
the late Calvin Perkins and Leola Smith Perkins; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting democracy and his fellow
Americans for 22 years, retiring at the rank of SFC E7; and
WHEREAS,
after his dedicated service in the military, Mr. Perkins joined the mail
department at CB&T and, upon retirement from CB&T, spent 23 years
working in the HVAC industry; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Perkins was a member of St. James CME
Church, where he served as a steward; and
WHEREAS,
this community leader was an active member of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge for
over 45 years, was a member at D.P. Nesbitt #5, and served as Past Master of
Sons of King Solomon Lodge #358, Grand Inspector General 33° of the United
Supreme Council A.A.S.R. of the Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliated Grand Orient
of Washington, D.C., Jacob Harrison Consistory #85, Past Excellent High Priest
at St. Andrews Chapter #39, and Past Illustrious Potentate at Al Faruk Shrine
Temple #145; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Perkins was united in love and marriage for 54 wonderful years to Lillie J.
Perkins, and was blessed with three wonderful daughters, Janice, Yvonnie, and
Tara; two grandchildren, Yoshica and Donival; and a great-granddaughter, Daisha;
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 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, Mr. Perkins will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather,
brother, uncle, 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. Calvin Douglas Perkins 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. Calvin Douglas Perkins.
