Bill Text: GA HR1387 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Penamon, Mr. David "Junior", Jr.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR1387 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1387-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1387
By:
Representative Sellier of the
136th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mr. David "Junior" Penamon, Jr., for his outstanding public service; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. David "Junior" Penamon, Jr., has long been recognized by the citizens of
this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep
personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
this dedicated public servant has devoted numerous hours of his time, talents,
and energy to improving the lives of his neighbors as a member of the Culloden
City Council; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Penamon has devoted over 30 years of service to the Culloden City Council,
where he oversaw many improvements for the city, including the building of the
town's welcome center, park, recreation center, and the first African American
cemetery in Culloden, King Hill Cemetery; and
WHEREAS,
his leadership and guidance were instrumental in the Governor's Project
Competition, a program designed for small towns to improve themselves;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Penamon was the first African American to serve on the Culloden City Council
and one of the first two African Americans to serve on the Monroe County Board
of Education when he began his term in January, 1971; and
WHEREAS,
born and raised in Upson County, Georgia, Mr. Penamon worked at Pearson Milling
Company until his retirement in 1976 and serves as a deacon at St. Phillip
A.M.E. Church; and
WHEREAS,
he has been united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Sanders, for 64
wonderful years and has been blessed with the love of six children;
and
WHEREAS, although his presence on the Culloden City Council will be sorely missed upon his retirement, Mr. Penamon's influence will be present for future generations of Culloden residents; and
WHEREAS, although his presence on the Culloden City Council will be sorely missed upon his retirement, Mr. Penamon's influence will be present for future generations of Culloden residents; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that this body express its appreciation to Mr. Penamon for the
great credit he reflects on his community and this state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. David "Junior" Penamon, Jr., for his outstanding service
to the City of Culloden, recognize his many contributions to the Culloden City
Council, and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future.
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 Mr. David
"Junior" Penamon, Jr.
