Bill Text: GA HR2072 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Wells, Master Sergeant Lewis H., Jr.; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-20 - House Read and Adopted [HR2072 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2072-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2072
By:
Representatives Parrish of the
156th,
Stephens of the
164th,
and Channell of the
116th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Master Sergeant Lewis H. Wells, Jr.; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Master Sergeant Lewis H. Wells, Jr., of Canton, Georgia, on
December 5, 2009; and
WHEREAS,
Master Sergeant Wells was born on September, 18, 1930, in Mecklenburg County,
Virginia, and was raised on a farm before joining the United States Army to
serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty; and
WHEREAS,
he valiantly and courageously protected Americans and democracy in Panama, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, and with three full tours in Vietnam as a member of the 101st
Airborne and the 5th Special Forces group; and
WHEREAS,
Master Sergeant Wells served with the elite Special Operations group CCN recon
as a member of Special Forces for 14 years, where he was trained in Arabic,
Romanian, Turkish, French, Vietnamese, and German; and
WHEREAS,
the consummate Special Forces soldier, Master Sergeant Wells afforded his
subordinates great leadership and guidance which allowed them to excel and was
recognized with numerous medals and commendations, including a Vietnam Cross of
Gallantry with Palm, a National Defense Service Medal, a Meritorious Defense
Service Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, a Vietnam
Unit Award, a Combat Infantry Badge, an Expert Badge Rifle M-16, and a Master
Parachute Badge; and
WHEREAS,
upon his retirement from service to this nation in the military, Master Sergeant
Wells became a master electrician and was an active mason and volunteer for
Habitat for Humanity; and
WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Wells was united in love and marriage for 60 wonderful years to his wife, Audrey, and was blessed with four children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Wells was united in love and marriage for 60 wonderful years to his wife, Audrey, and was blessed with four children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS,
he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, 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, Master Sergeant Wells will long be remembered
for his love of country, family, and friendship, and this loyal husband, father,
grandfather, and patriot 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 Master Sergeant Lewis H.
Wells, Jr., 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
Master Sergeant Lewis H. Wells, Jr.
