Bill Text: GA SR1537 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Schopfer, Mr. Frank Henry; commend

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1537 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1537-Enrolled.html
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Senate Resolution 1537
By: Senators Chapman of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Sims of the 12th and Powell of the 23rd

A RESOLUTION


Commending Mr. Frank Henry Schopfer; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Frank Schopfer has long been recognized by the citizens of this nation for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS, this native son of Glynn County, Georgia, has diligently and conscientiously served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Air Force from 1951 until 1972; and

WHEREAS, this extraordinary man demonstrated continuously throughout his air force career unwavering heroism, valor, and ability; and

WHEREAS, following the conclusion of his active air force service, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his state as evidenced dramatically by his 21 years of service as a fuel oil inspector for the Department of Agriculture; and

WHEREAS, a cat lover at heart, he fed many a stray cat at the various gas stations he visited during his career with the Department of Agriculture; and

WHEREAS, this generous working man and father continues to give his time and heart to his community, serving as a deacon at First Christian Church and raising money for the church by collecting aluminum cans during his daily three-mile walk; and
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, his selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tribute to the strength of human spirit and willpower, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be recognized appropriately.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. Frank Henry Schopfer for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his country and state; offer to his family their most profound and sincere appreciation for him and for all members of the United States military; and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Frank Henry Schopfer.
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