Bill Text: GA HR825 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Touchton, Jim & Cecilia; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-03-30 - House Read and Adopted [HR825 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR825-Introduced.html

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09 LC 94 1330

House Resolution 825

By: Representative Scott of the 2nd

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Jim and Cecilia Touchton; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Jim and Cecilia Touchton have been united in love and marriage for over 50 years, with their commitment and devotion to one another serving as an inspiration to their family, friends, and neighbors; and

WHEREAS, Jim Touchton served as a guardian of this nation's freedom with his valiant and brave service in the United States Navy, is a retired lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Police Department, and has been recognized with several awards, including a commendation from the United States Secret Service and President Ronald Reagan; and

WHEREAS, affectionately known as "VanDaddy," Mr. Touchton has selflessly dedicated his time to his community as past president of the Chickamauga Lions Club and is an avid hunter and fisherman; and

WHEREAS, trained as a registered nurse, Cecilia Touchton is the former director of deaf services in Miami and has devoted her life to advocating on behalf of the hearing impaired; and

WHEREAS, a couple with deep and abiding faith, the Touchtons are members of Peavine Baptist Church, with Mr. Touchton serving as a deacon and Mrs. Touchton serving as director of the Women's Missionary Union; and

WHEREAS, their wonderful union has brought them the joy of raising two remarkable and successful children and the love and adoration of six grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding they have demonstrated have provided the foundation and framework of success in which all of their family members have developed and flourished; and
WHEREAS, known for their generosity and kindness, the Touchtons have made the world a better place in which to live, and their many contributions to their family, community, and state are worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Jim and Cecilia Touchton on over 50 years of happiness together and extend their most sincere best wishes for their continued health and prosperity.

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 Mr. and Mrs. Touchton.