Bill Text: GA SR611 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Kahler, Mr. T.C. "Tom"; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-18 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR611 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR611-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 611
By:
Senators Chapman of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st and Seabaugh of the 28th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. T.C. "Tom" Kahler; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their
personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. T.C. "Tom" Kahler has long been recognized by the citizens of this nation
for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal
commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the United States; and
WHEREAS,
while in training for the United States Army at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Mr.
Kahler earned the title of Middleweight Boxing Champion on December 18, 1944;
and
WHEREAS,
Private Kahler demonstrated great strength and leadership during World War II,
serving this country and his fellow man with honor, dignity, and courage;
and
WHEREAS,
after his dedicated years in the service, Mr. Kahler returned home to work for
Southern Bell Telephone Company in Brunswick, Georgia, retiring after 35 years
of superlative service for the company; and
WHEREAS,
due to his first aid training he received while with Southern Bell, his sense of
duty honed in the military, and his inherent nature to assist others, Mr. Kahler
was able to take charge in an emergency situation and save the life of an infant
who had stopped breathing; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Kahler embodies the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something
greater than himself and serving as a guardian of this nation's freedom, and it
is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished American be recognized
appropriately.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. T.C. "Tom" Kahler on his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his country and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. T.C. "Tom" Kahler on his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his country and the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. T.C. "Tom" Kahler.
