Bill Text: GA HR1107 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Jenkins, Congressman Edgar Lanier; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-01-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR1107 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1107-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1107
By:
Representative Ralston of the
7th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Congressman Edgar Lanier Jenkins; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Congressman Edgar Lanier Jenkins; and
WHEREAS,
Congressmen Jenkins was born in 1933, in Towns County, a beloved son of Charlie
and Evia Jenkins; and
WHEREAS,
he protected this nation's freedom and liberty by serving with the United States
Coast Guard; and
WHEREAS,
Congressman Edgar Lanier Jenkins was united in love and marriage to Jo Jenkins
and was blessed with two remarkable daughters, Janice Jenkins Anderson and Amy
Jenkins Dotson, and two remarkable grandsons, Sam and Drew Dotson;
and
WHEREAS,
he attended Young Harris College and graduated from the University of Georgia
School of Law; and
WHEREAS,
he became an assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia and
entered the private practice of law in Jasper; and
WHEREAS,
he was elected to the United States House of Representative in 1976 and served
with distinction and honor for 16 years; and
WHEREAS,
Congressman Jenkins served as a founding board member of Pickens Technical
Institute, a member and chair of the Board of Regents of the University System
of Georgia, and a trustee emeritus of Young Harris College; 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,
a compassionate and generous man, Congressman Jenkins will long be remembered
for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, husband, father, 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 Congressman Edgar Lanier
Jenkins 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
Congressman Edgar Lanier Jenkins.
