Bill Text: GA SR187 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Eunice, James David; condolences
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-22 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR187 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR187-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 187
By:
Senator Golden of the 8th
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
regret at the untimely passing of James David Eunice; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Valdosta community and the State of Georgia suffered a great loss at the
untimely passing of one of our most promising young citizens, James David
Eunice, who died tragically earlier this year while hunting ducks on Ocean Pond
in Lowndes County; and
WHEREAS,
James was born in Athens, Georgia, on June 16, 1993, the son of John and Tammy
Eunice, and in his 17 years on earth he made a difference to everyone he met;
and
WHEREAS,
he grew up playing baseball and football, and in his senior year he was admitted
to the University of Georgia as a member of the baseball team. However, he was
determined to play football as well, so he announced his intention to try out as
a walk-on. Even though his plans were tragically cut short, Head Coach Mark
Richt, in a letter to James's family, announced that James had made the team
roster and presented the family with a jersey with James's high school number,
23, and "Eunice" printed on the back; and
WHEREAS,
for one whose time was so limited, James accomplished something most of us
earnestly hope for: he left the world a better place for his having passed
through it; and
WHEREAS,
James will long be remembered for his love of the outdoors, 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 James David Eunice 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 James David
Eunice.
