10 LC 94 3409

Senate Resolution 1549

By: Senator Carter of the 1st

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Matthew Philip Offutt; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most promising young citizens with the untimely passing of Matthew Philip Offutt on April 16, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Matthew was the beloved son of Stephanie and Tim Offutt and the loving younger bother of Riann and Makaila; and

WHEREAS, a freshman at Richmond Hill High School in Savannah, Georgia, Matthew's favorite subjects were math and science; and

WHEREAS, he enjoyed playing basketball, drawing, video games, music, and spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, afflicted with cancer, Matthew dreamed of being a herpetologist or geneticist; and

WHEREAS, Matthew was a compassionate and generous teenager with a great sense of humor and a heart of gold; and

WHEREAS, he leaves behind many who will cherish his memory and positive influence, including his parents, his sisters, his cherished cat Sidney, and numerous loving relatives and close friends; and

WHEREAS, by the example Matthew made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live, and though his life was cut tragically short, Matthew's memory and example will live on through the many lives he touched; and

WHEREAS, Matthew will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, brother, classmate, 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 Matthew Philip Offutt and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his untimely 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 Matthew Philip Offutt.