Bill Text: GA HR516 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Sheffield, Mr. Mike; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-07 - House Read and Adopted [HR516 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR516-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 516
By:
Representatives Rice of the
51st,
Lindsey of the
54th,
Sheldon of the
105th,
Pak of the
102nd,
Harrell of the
106th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Mike Sheffield; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Mike Sheffield on February 19, 2011; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sheffield was born on November 3, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved son
of Walter and Lucy Sheffield; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of North Fulton High School, Mr. Sheffield earned a bachelors degree
from Wake Forest University and a law degree from Emory University;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sheffield began his distinguished legal career with the DeKalb County
District Attorney's Office and worked for the DeKalb County Public Defenders
Office for 15 years before entering private practice as a criminal defense
attorney; and
WHEREAS,
a highly respected member of the legal community, Mr. Sheffield was a proud
member of the Federalist Society, past president of the Gwinnett County Bar
Association and the DeKalb Bar Association, a member of the State Bar of
Georgia's Board of Governors and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense
Attorneys, and a fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sheffield was a two-time Georgia Court of Appeals candidate who was known
for his unflappable, easy going personality and an amazing advocate who
approached issues with a smile and positive attitude; and
WHEREAS,
a community leader, Mr. Sheffield was active with the Decatur Lions Club, the
Norcross Rotary Club, and Perimeter Church in Johns Creek; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sheffield was united in love and marriage to his wife, Susan, and was
blessed with two remarkable children, Olivia and Matthew; 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. Sheffield 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. Mike Sheffield 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. Mike Sheffield.
