Bill Text: GA HR282 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Steine, Mr. Harry; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR282 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR282-Introduced.html
11 LC 94
3939
House
Resolution 282
By:
Representatives Murphy of the
120th,
Howard of the
121st,
Frazier of the
123rd,
and Smith of the
122nd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Harry Steine; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Harry Steine on January 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Steine was born and raised in Warrenton, Georgia, was a long-time resident
of Augusta, and was 102 years old; 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 during
World War II in the North African and Italian campaigns; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Steine graduated from the University of Georgia, was admitted to the Georgia
Bar in 1934, and practiced law in Augusta for over 65 years; and
WHEREAS,
a dedicated community leader, Mr. Steine served on the Augusta City Council for
12 years; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Steine was united in love and marriage to the late Cecil Steine and his
memory will be cherished by numerous nieces and nephews and close friends;
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. Steine will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal uncle, friend, and neighbor 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. Harry Steine 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. Harry Steine.
