Bill Text: GA SR37 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Stover, Mr. Robert C.; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-01-26 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR37 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR37-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 37
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Robert C. Stover; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the passing of one of its most distinguished
citizens and honorable military heroes with the passing of Mr. Robert C. Stover
on December 25, 2008; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Stover was born on February 15, 1928, in Berlin, Alabama, to Bessie Smiley
Stover and Mose Stover, Sr.; and
WHEREAS,
this great Georgian was educated in the Dallas County Public School System and
graduated from Berlin Normal High School in 1946; and
WHERAS,
Mr. Stover served his country with honor and distinction for 23 years in the
United States Army as a Sergeant First Class, serving two tours of duty in
Korea, three tours in Germany, two tours in Vietnam, and one tour in Japan;
and
WHEREAS,
during Mr. Stover's military career he completed Ranger School at Ft. Benning,
Georgia, Chemical School at Ft. McClellan, Alabama, and Airborne School at Ft.
Bragg, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS,
this devoted military officer received numerous awards and distinctions,
including two Purple Heart Medals, five Good Conduct Medals, a National Defense
Service Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Stars, a Combat Infantry
Badge, a Civil Action Honor Medal, an Expert Marksman Badge, and a Master PSB;
and
WHEREAS,
after he retired from his military career, Mr. Stover worked as a machine
operator with W.C. Bradley-Charbroil Division, receiving many awards for his
superior work during his 25 years with the company, including Employee of the
Month; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stover was an active member of Greater Shady Grove Baptist Church, where he served with devotion on the Deacon Ministry, and a lifetime member of the NAACP, AMVETS, and DAV; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stover was an active member of Greater Shady Grove Baptist Church, where he served with devotion on the Deacon Ministry, and a lifetime member of the NAACP, AMVETS, and DAV; and
WHEREAS,
he was active in the Prince Hall Masonic family, holding many leadership
positions throughout the years, as well as a member of the Men's Progressive
Club, where he worked relentlessly to eradicate homelessness and racial
inequality; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Stover's survivors include his five loving children, Reverend D. Albert
Turk, Clarence Bernard Stover, Reverend Daryl A. Stover, Robin Redmon, and
Yolande Stover, four grandchildren, and several other devoted relatives and
loyal friends; and
WHEREAS,
all who were privileged to know this distinguished Georgian join his family in
mourning his loss.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body hereby honors the life
and memory of Mr. Robert C. Stover and expresses its appreciation of his many
contributions to his community, state, and country.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Stover's family.
