Bill Text: GA HR50 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Marshall, Mr. Raymond Royal; condolences
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-25 - House Read and Adopted [HR50 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR50-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 50
By:
Representatives Smyre of the
132nd,
Ralston of the
7th,
Roberts of the
154th,
Mitchell of the
88th,
Abrams of the
84th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall on January 15, 2011;
and
WHEREAS,
a native of St. Louis, Mr. Marshall earned a bachelor's degree from the
University of Georgia and dedicated 17 years to WSB Radio, earning a reputation
as a trailblazer in the radio industry; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Marshall began his career with WSB Radio as a board operator and, in 1996,
started his own radio talk show called "The Royal Treatment," which ran for
several years; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Marshall was an integral member of Neal Boortz's radio team, where his sense
of humor and quick mind were incredible assets to the successful nationally
syndicated show; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Royal was an active member of Ray of Hope
Christian Church, where he served as a deacon; and
WHEREAS,
he was a community advocate and passionate about helping others, serving as
chair of the national advisory board at Forever Family, a nonprofit organization
which helps children who have parents who are incarcerated; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Marshall was united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Annette,
and was blessed with two remarkable young daughters, Amira and Ava;
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. Marshall will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, 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. Raymond Royal Marshall 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. Raymond Royal Marshall.
