Bill Text: GA SR1299 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Rawls, Mr. Sam; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1299 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR1299-Enrolled.html

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12 LC 93 1681

Senate Resolution 1299

By: Senator McKoon of the 29th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Sam Rawls; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Sam Rawls in August of 2011; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rawls was chairman of Knight-Rawls, Incorporated, and a long-time member of the Rotary Club; and

WHEREAS, active in his community, Mr. Rawls was president of Columbus Life Underwriters, Columbus Chapter of CLU, and The Estate Planning Council of Columbus; chairman of the board of Regions Bank; and member of the boards of the Springer Theatre Company, the Columbus Symphony, the foundation board of St. Francis Hospital, and the advisory board of Strategic HR Partners; and

WHEREAS, he was presented the order of Saint Maurice at Fort Benning for his support of the infantry; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Rawls was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rawls was united in love and marriage to Jacquie for 55 years; 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. Rawls will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, husband, 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. Sam Rawls 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. Sam Rawls.