Bill Text: GA SR1236 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Henley, Jr., Mr. Emmitt Wilson; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-22 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1236 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1236-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1236
By:
Senator Jeffares of the 17th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Emmitt Wilson Henley, Jr.; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Emmitt Wilson Henley, Jr., on June 7, 2010;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Henley was born on July 29, 1944, a beloved brother of Ronnie and Elizabeth
and adored nephew of Annie Lou Henley; and
WHEREAS,
he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as
evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with the Locust Grove City
Council for over 23 years, Georgia Power for 31 1/2 years, and Bunn Grading for
14 years; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Henley was a member of the Locust Grove Day Committee and was named Citizen
of the Year in 2005; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Henley was united in love and marriage to his wife, Linda, and they were
blessed with two remarkable sons, Mark and Tommy, and a wonderful granddaughter,
Sara Ann; 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,
the Locust Grove Public Works Facility will be renamed the Henley-Carter Public
Works Facility in honor of Mr. Henley and former Councilman W.L. Carter;
and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Henley will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal brother, nephew, 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 SENATE that the members of this body join in
honoring the life and memory of Mr. Emmitt Wilson Henley, Jr., 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. Emmitt
Wilson Henley, Jr.
