Bill Text: GA HR2284 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Collins, Mr. Elmo; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2284 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2284-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2284
By:
Representatives Mangham of the
94th,
Smyre of the
132nd,
Randall of the
138th,
Stephenson of the
92nd,
Dawkins-Haigler of the
93rd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Elmo Collins; 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. Elmo Collins on April 22, 2010;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Collins was born in Walker, Louisiana, a beloved son of Mike and Clara Dunn
Collins; and
WHEREAS,
he diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents, and energy for many
years as a custodian in the healthcare industry and worked at Avon Park High
School; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Collins was an active member of Antioch
Church of God in Christ, where he was the oldest deacon and served as Sunday
school superintendent, a choir member, and bass drum player; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Collins was united in love and marriage to Naomi Collins for 52 wonderful
years, and was blessed with five remarkable children, Elmira, Armenia, Regena,
Toney, and Elmo; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four godchildren;
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. Collins will long be remembered for his
love of gardening, family, and friendship, and this loyal 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. Elmo Collins 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. Elmo Collins.
