Bill Text: GA HR1710 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: West, Mr. Larry; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR1710 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1710-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1710
By:
Representatives Rogers of the
26th,
Mills of the
25th,
Collins of the
27th,
and Benton of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Larry West; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Larry West on July 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. West was born on August 9, 1945, in Hall County, Georgia, a beloved son of
the late James Ray West and Mamie Ruema Irvin West; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army National Guard, valiantly and courageously protecting democracy and
his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. West diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents, and energy to
Bell South, retiring after 35 years of honorable and distinguished service;
and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. West was a member of First Baptist Church
and the Angler Sunday school class; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. West was united in love and marriage to his wife, Billie, and was blessed
with a remarkable son, Judd; 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. West will long be remembered for his love
of 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. Larry West 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. Larry West.
