Bill Text: GA SR1510 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Colquitt, Mr. James A. "Jimmy"; condolences

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1510 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1510-Enrolled.html

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10 LC 94 3300

Senate Resolution 1510

By: Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Wiles of the 37th, Stoner of the 6th, Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. James A. "Jimmy" Colquitt; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. James A. "Jimmy" Colquitt on February 15, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Colquitt was born on December 3, 1918, in Thomaston, Georgia, and had been a resident of Marietta, Georgia, since 1947; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army as a second lieutenant, valiantly and courageously serving as a paratrooper in the Airborne Troops, protecting democracy and his fellow Americans; and

WHEREAS, during his service in the military, Mr. Colquitt was involved in the United States occupation of Berlin and was in charge of entertainment at the Potsdam Conference in 1945, serving as an aide to President Harry S. Truman and securing stars such as Bob Hope and Mickey Rooney; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Colquitt participated in five major campaigns, received one French and five United States decorations, and met Generalissimo Joseph Stalin, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, General Dwight Eisenhower, and General George Patton; and

WHEREAS, after returning from Germany, Mr. Colquitt was united in love and marriage to Betty Medford and went to work for her father's insurance business, a profession he excelled in, later purchasing the agency and running James A. Colquitt, Inc., for many years; and

WHEREAS, he studied business administration at the University of Georgia and was the consummate Bulldogs football fan, easily spotted at games in a red sports jacket and custom-made red and black alligator shoes; and
WHEREAS, a strong supporter of Bulldogs athletics, Mr. Colquitt worked tirelessly for 50 years as a volunteer assistant to coaches, supporting the dreams of athletes, and served as trustee of the Student Education Fund in 1949; and

WHEREAS, he was the founder and former president of the Cobb County Bulldog Club, which has served as the model for many clubs located throughout the Southwest; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Colquitt was a long-time supporter of Woodward Academy, which was named Georgia Military Academy when he attended and which has recognized his assistance by naming the Colquittt Rifle Team, Colquitt Stadium, and the Colquitt Student Hall in his honor; and

WHEREAS, he was the founding member and president of The Atlanta Country Club in east Cobb and was instrumental in bringing the PGA Atlanta Golf Classic to the facility; and

WHEREAS, this respected community leader was active with numerous civic organizations in Marietta, including the Kiwanis Club, the Civil Service Board, Kennestone Hospital Guild, the Horace Orr American Legion Post, First National Bank of Cobb County, and the Georgian Club; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Colquitt will long be remembered for his love of Bulldogs athletics, family, and friendship, and this loyal community leader and friend will be missed by all; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Colquitt was a loving and devoted father of two daughters, Ginger and Cathy, and a proud grandfather, who, even though he projected a commanding presence, reassured all who knew him with his gentle and contagious smile.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. James A. "Jimmy" Colquitt 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. James A. "Jimmy" Colquitt.