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House Resolution 2176

By: Representative Reese of the 98th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. J.T. Reese, Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of this nation's most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. J.T. Reese, Jr., on July 22, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Reese was born on December 3, 1925, in Geneva, Alabama, a beloved son of the late John Thomas and Effie Evelyn Gilford Reese; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Reese was a longtime member of Poplar Head United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Reese was united in love and marriage to Wilfrieda Reese for 58 wonderful years, and was blessed with the love and support of his remarkable children, Jimmy and Esther Reese, Virginia and Billy Branch, Bobby and Marge Reese, and Mark Reese; 12 wonderful grandchildren, Jeff, Mike, Melissa, Stephanie, Laura Beth, Jason, Blake, Garrett, Danica, Brandy, Stephen, and Taylor; and ten great-grandchildren, Courtney, Kaitlyn, Alexis, Cole, Colten, Austin, Reese, Caleb, Chase, and Ethan; 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. Reese will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather, 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. J.T. Reese, 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 Mr. J.T. Reese, Jr.