Bill Text: GA SR342 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Vickery, Captain Joe; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-24 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR342 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR342-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 342
By:
Senators Chapman of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Tolleson of the 20th and
Williams of the 19th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Captain Joe Vickery; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the state of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its finest and most distinguished
citizens with the untimely passing of Captain Joe Vickery on November 21, 2008;
and
WHEREAS,
Captain Vickery devoted 32 years to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Coastal Resources Division; and
WHEREAS,
known as a gentle giant at six feet five inches and 270 pounds, Captain Vickery
was a steadfast, loyal, honest, and genuine man; and
WHEREAS,
Captain Vickery began his career with the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) in 1977 as an hourly wage deckhand and was promoted to a
wildlife technician two years later; and
WHEREAS,
he was crew member aboard the research vessels
Anna,
Cobia,
Bagby,
and
Marguerite
and became a R/V Captain II, the highest vessel captain classification possible
within the DNR, of the
Marguerite
in 2003; and
WHEREAS,
Captain Vickery received numerous commendations from the United States Coast
Guard for his assistance training servicemen and women at USCG Station
Brunswick, and he served as a pillar of the DNR organization; and
WHEREAS,
his work was instrumental in the design and construction of many of Georgia's
offshore artificial reefs, enhancing and protecting wildlife habitat and
providing numerous recreational opportunities for anglers and divers;
and
WHEREAS,
Captain Vickery was an avid and skilled diver himself and enjoyed spear fishing
off the many reefs he helped create;
and
WHEREAS, the DNR held a benefit in Captain Vickery's honor on January 17, 2009, celebrating the life of this kind, intelligent, and generous man and raising money to establish college funds for his two children; and
WHEREAS, the DNR held a benefit in Captain Vickery's honor on January 17, 2009, celebrating the life of this kind, intelligent, and generous man and raising money to establish college funds for his two children; and
WHEREAS,
the event served as an excellent forum for friends and co-workers to show their
gratitude for his many contributions to coastal Georgia and their lives;
and
WHEREAS,
Captain Vickery will long be remembered and cherished by his many friends,
family members, co-workers, and neighbors who will carry with them the memories
of wonderful times shared.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
honoring the life and memory of Captain Joe Vickery.
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 Captain
Vickery.
