Bill Text: GA HR69 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Hefner, Mr. James Homer; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-26 - House Read and Adopted [HR69 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR69-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 69
By:
Representative Ralston of the
7th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. James Homer Hefner; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. James Homer Hefner on May 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Hefner was born on October 18, 1932, in Gilmer County, Georgia, a beloved
son of the late J. Homer Hefner and Essie Reece Hefner; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Gilmer High School and member of the school's first organized
football team, Mr. Hefner earned a bachelor's degree from North Georgia College,
a master's degree from Western Carolina University, a certificate in guidance
and counseling from the University of Georgia, and a specialist's degree from
Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty as an officer with
the United States Army before he began a 38-year career in education;
and
WHEREAS,
during his remarkable career in education, Mr. Hefner served as a classroom
teacher, an administrator, and eventually retired from the position of
superintendent of schools for Gilmer County; and
WHEREAS,
a community leader, Mr. Hefner was active with the Ellijay Lions Club and the
Rotary Club and was recognized as Citizen of the Year in 1999 and as one of the
Ellijay
Times-Courier's
100 People of the Century; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Hefner was united in love and marriage for 57 wonderful years to Esther
Ralston Hefner, and was blessed with the support of his children, Dr. Rhonda
Hefner-Packer and Ken Packer and Sam and Emily Burrell; and
WHEREAS,
he was the proud grandfather of six amazing grandchildren, Amy, Lynn, Jim,
Millicent, Maggie, and Rob, and four delightful great-grandchildren, Alexis,
Colton, James Joseph, and Joshua Patrick; 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. Hefner 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. James Homer Hefner 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. James Homer Hefner.
