Bill Text: GA HR600 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Andrews, Mr. Alphonso; condolences
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR600 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR600-Introduced.html
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4604
House
Resolution 600
By:
Representatives Frazier of the
123rd,
Jackson of the
142nd,
Burns of the
157th,
Murphy of the
120th,
Howard of the
121st,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Alphonso Andrews; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Alphonso Andrews on March 13, 2011; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Andrews was born and raised in Tunnel Springs, Alabama, graduated from
Conecuh County Training School, and earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture
from Alabama A&M University; and
WHEREAS,
he relocated to Burke County, Georgia, in 1968, working with the United States
Department of Agriculture for 30 years until his retirement as a supervisor and
worked as a loan officer at Capitol City Bank in Waynesboro for seven years,
ensuring businesses, farmers, and homeowners access to affordable loans;
and
WHEREAS,
an active community leader, he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc., of Augusta, was a master mason of AURORA Lodge #54 in Waynesboro, and was
a member of the Optimist Club in Waynesboro; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Andrews was an active member of West
Minister Presbyterian Church, where he served on the board of elders and was a
highly respected spiritual leader; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Andrews was united in love and marriage to Hazel Simpson Andrews for 48
wonderful years, and was blessed with two remarkable children, Harriet and
Roderick Andrews, and four delightful grandchildren, Jadyn, Shequita, Taren, and
Tiah; 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, 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. Andrews will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather, 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. Alphonso Andrews 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. Alphonso Andrews.
