Bill Text: GA HR1995 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Chamblee, Mr. John Henry; commend
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-22 - House Read and Adopted [HR1995 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1995-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1995
By:
Representatives Powell of the
29th,
Ralston of the
7th,
Meadows of the
5th,
O`Neal of the
146th,
Lindsey of the
54th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. John Henry Chamlee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. John Henry Chamlee was born on December 10, 1923, in Cherokee County,
Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Department of the Army for 38 years at the Atlanta Army Depot, Robins Air
Force Base, Homestead Air Force Base in Florida, Utica in New York, Hogar
Generating Plant in Philadelphia, and Fort McPherson, from which he retired;
and
WHEREAS,
after retiring from the Army, he was recruited by Senator Terrell Starr and
hired by Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller to serve as Senate Doorkeeper for the
1988 Session, then accepted a position as bailiff with the Superior Court of
Clayton County; and
WHEREAS,
in 1994, Senator Starr and Representative Bill Lee convinced him to return as
Doorkeeper for the House of Representatives where he served for 17 years until
his retirement in 2011; and
WHEREAS,
the position of Doorkeeper is distinguished, these hard working and dedicated
employees have been enormous assets to the citizens of Georgia, and all the
members of the General Assembly greatly appreciate the invaluable service of
Doorkeepers; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Chamlee, affectionately known as "Pappa John," as well as every Doorkeeper
who has previously served the Georgia General Assembly, were known for keeping
order; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Chamlee worked with many other Doorkeepers who are worthy of recognition,
including Mr. Charlie Peek, Mr. James Parrish, Mr. Tommy Taylor, and Mr. John
Sowell; and
WHEREAS, he is united in love and marriage to Adele, and together they are blessed with three remarkable children, Robert, Sandra, and Susan, four wonderful grandchildren, and ten adored great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, he is united in love and marriage to Adele, and together they are blessed with three remarkable children, Robert, Sandra, and Susan, four wonderful grandchildren, and ten adored great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Chamlee is a Baptist deacon, Sunday school teacher, sanctuary choir member,
Little League coach, Boy Scout leader, volunteer fireman, and a member of the
Forest Park Kiwanis Club for 25 years; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Chamlee served with honor and distinction with the House of Representatives
and his vision and unyielding commitment have been sorely missed since his
retirement to become the primary caregiver to his loving wife; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. John Henry Chamlee and every Doorkeeper that has ever
worked for the House of Representatives for their efficient, effective,
unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia.
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. John
Henry Chamlee.