Bill Text: GA HR1066 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Jacques, Mr. Wilfred James; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - House Read and Adopted [HR1066 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1066-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1066
By:
Representative Hatfield of the
177th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Wilfred James "Jack" Jacques; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Wilfred James "Jack" Jacques on October 13, 2010;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Jacques was born on May 5, 1932, in Ontario, Canada, a beloved son of the
late Wilfred James Jacques, Sr., and Almeda Buie Jacques; and
WHEREAS,
he graduated from the University of Georgia Law School, where he played football
and ran track, earned a doctoral degree from Harvard School of Business, and
obtained a master of tax law degree from the University of New York;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Jacques diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents, and energy
to higher education as the Dean of Longwood College Business School in
Farmville, Virginia, prior to moving to Waycross, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Jacques was united in love and marriage to the late Aleece S. Jacques and
was blessed with the love and support of his children, Will and Liz Jacques, and
his grandchildren, Louise Jacques and Ancil Jacques; 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. Jacques will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather,
brother, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing
him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wilfred James "Jack"
Jacques and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his
passing.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of
Mr. Wilfred James "Jack" Jacques.
