Bill Text: GA HR2159 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Sutton, Mr. William Harris; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2159 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR2159-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2159
By:
Representative Hatfield of the
177th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. William Harris Sutton; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. William Harris Sutton on January 21, 2012;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sutton was born on March 9, 1921, in Rochelle, Georgia, a beloved son of the
late Baxter Sutton and Gertrude Harris Sutton; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty in the Army Air
Corps, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during World
War II; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Sutton was an active member of Central
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
he was a member of the Merrymakers, Ware County Exchange Club, the Okefenokee
Lion's Club, and the Ware County Republican Party; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sutton was united in love and marriage to Sue Jones Sutton and was blessed
with five remarkable children, Billie Smith, Frances Gattis, Lonnie Harris
Sutton, Dr. Roy Sutton, and Bob Sutton, ten wonderful grandchildren, five adored
great-grandchildren, and a breathtaking great-great-grandson; 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. Sutton will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, great-great-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 Mr. William Harris Sutton 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. William Harris Sutton.
