Bill Text: GA SR1536 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Chapman, Mr. Al; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1536 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1536-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1536
By:
Senators Chapman of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Smith of the 52nd and Shafer of
the 48th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Al Chapman; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Al Chapman has owned and operated Chapman Funeral Chapel in Brunswick,
Georgia, for 40 years and Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys since 1999;
and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Glynn Academy, Mr. Chapman served as a guardian of this nation's
freedom and liberty with the United States Army with the Army Grave Registration
Unit in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Chapman diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents, and energy
to Glynn County as Coroner for 16 years and as a magistrate judge for two years;
and
WHEREAS,
a community leader, Mr. Chapman is a past member and vice president of the
Brunswick Jaycees, a past member and president of the Brunswick Optimist Club,
and is a current member of the Glynn County Supper Club, the Wednesday Night
Supper Club of Glynn County, and the Racoons of St. Simons; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Chapman has been united in love and marriage to Mary Sloan Chapman for 42
wonderful years, and they have been blessed with three remarkable children,
Allyson, Sloan, and Al III, and three delightful grandchildren, Hannah, Logan,
and Timothy; and
WHEREAS,
a life member of Brunswick Elks Lodge #691, Mr. Chapman has served as Exalted
Ruler three times and Grand Exalted Ruler District Deputy of the Southeast for
the Grand Lodge; and
WHEREAS,
this member of Masonic Lodge #717 held an Al Chapman Mule and Wagon Day for ten
years, providing entertainment and fun for families with mules and wagons from
far away as Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chapman operates the Confederate Station, a family friendly venue where visitors can listen to Bluegrass and Gospel music, enjoy local food specials, and have a good time in a wholesome environment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chapman operates the Confederate Station, a family friendly venue where visitors can listen to Bluegrass and Gospel music, enjoy local food specials, and have a good time in a wholesome environment; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of
this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Mr. Al Chapman on his numerous accomplishments and achievements and recognize
his efficient, effective, and dedicated service to Glynn County and the State of
Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Al Chapman.
