Bill Text: GA SR1405 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Johnson III, Mr. Harvey Millard; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1405 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1405-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1405
By:
Senators James of the 35th, Orrock of the 36th and Tate of the 38th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Harvey Millard Johnson III; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Harvey Millard Johnson III on July 15, 2009;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Johnson was born on August 4, 1923, in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved son of
Harvey and Cora Johnson; 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 during
World War II; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Mr. Johnson attended Morris
Brown College before serving in the military and completed his studies to earn a
bachelor's degree from the Tuskegee Institute; and
WHEREAS,
he had a distinguished 32 year career with the United States Postal Service,
served as a salesman with J.T. Bickers Realty Company, founded the Atlanta
Mortgage and Brokerage Company, and formed LBJ, Inc.; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Johnson joined the congregation of Central
United Methodist Church as a child and served on the church's Usher Board for a
number of years as an adult; and
WHEREAS,
he was a Golden Life member of the NAACP and was member of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, the Joymen Social Club, the Harlan Terrace Community Club, the
National Association of Postal Supervisors, Empire Real Estate Board, and the
Atlanta Tuskegee Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was united in love and marriage for 59 wonderful years to the late Ruby Abbott Johnson and was blessed with a remarkable son, Harvey, and two wonderful grandchildren, Mia and Erin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was united in love and marriage for 59 wonderful years to the late Ruby Abbott Johnson and was blessed with a remarkable son, Harvey, and two wonderful grandchildren, Mia and Erin; 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. Johnson will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal father, grandfather, uncle, 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. Harvey Millard Johnson III 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. Harvey
Millard Johnson III.