Bill Text: GA SR560 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Timmons, Jr., Honorable Jimmie Hodge; condolences
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR560 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR560-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 560
By:
Senators Bulloch of the 11th and Hooks of the 14th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of the Honorable Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr.; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of the Honorable Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr., on April 5, 2011;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Timmons was born on June 11, 1939, in Edison, Georgia, a beloved son of
Lucille Daniels Timmons and Jimmie Hodge "Red" Timmons, Sr.; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Damascus High School, Mr. Timmons earned an associate's degree
from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, a bachelor's degree from the
University of Georgia, a master's degree from Auburn University, and a
specialist's degree from the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Timmons served as an esteemed member of the Georgia State Senate from 1974
to 1992, adeptly representing the citizens of Senate District 11 and earning the
respect and admiration of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS,
a distinguished educator for 40 years, Mr. Timmons served as an agriculture
teacher at Bainbridge High School, principal of Damascus Elementary School,
principal and Title I coordinator in the Calhoun County School System, and
superintendent of the Calhoun County School System; and
WHEREAS,
he was an active member of Arlington Baptist Church, the Demosthenian Literary
Society of the University of Georgia, and the Calhoun Rifles Sons of Confederate
Veterans Edison-Calhoun County; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Timmon's leadership and guidance were instrumental during his service as
president of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Alumni Association and
president and secretary of the Arlington and Edison's Lions Clubs;
and
WHEREAS,
he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Lorraine Kavakos Timmons, and
was blessed with four remarkable step children, Tommy, Laura, Bill, and Glynda,
and two wonderful grandchildren, Will and Marin; and
WHEREAS,
he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he
demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS,
he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of
his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Timmons will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal brother, husband, step father,
grandfather, 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 the Honorable Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr., 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 the
Honorable Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr.
