Bill Text: GA SR1093 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Bland, Mr. Donald (Jones); condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-05 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1093 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1093-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1093
By:
Senator Jackson of the 2nd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Donald (Jones) Bland; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Donald (Jones) Bland on February 18, 2012;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Bland was born in Savannah; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans, and
retired after 23 years of service; and
WHEREAS,
he was a graduate of Alfred E. Beach High School and received a degree in
criminal justice from Savannah State College; and
WHEREAS,
he was a member of the Prince Hall Masons and Aristocrats, the American Legion
Post 500, and the Falcons of Savannah; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Bland was an active member of St. John
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Bland was employed with Savannah's Neighborhood Park Services division and
was the proprietor of Bland's Corner Store; and
WHEREAS,
he was united in love and marriage to Olga B. Bland, and was blessed with three
remarkable children, Wanda Broadnax, Donald Michael Bland, and Desiree Ishaag;
and three wonderful stepchildren, Jimmie Musgrow, Olga M. Williams, and Edward
Musgrow; 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. Bland 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 SENATE that the members of this body join in
honoring the life and memory of Mr. Donald (Jones) Bland and express their
deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. Donald
(Jones) Bland.
