Bill Text: GA HR310 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Byrd, Mr. Elmer Robert; 100th birthday; celebrate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR310 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR310-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 310
By:
Representatives Black of the
174th,
Carter of the
175th,
and Shaw of the
176th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mr. Elmer Robert Byrd; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Elmer Robert Byrd was born in New Brockton, Alabama, on March 5, 1911, and
graduated from the Alabama School of Trades in Gadsden, Alabama, the first state
operated trade school in the southern United States; and
WHEREAS,
this welder by trade and mason by choice, affectionately known as "Papa Byrd,"
worked for the naval shipyard in Charleston, South Carolina, during World War
II, prior to working for National Container in Jacksonville, Florida, and later
for Owens Illinois in Clyattville, Georgia, before retiring in 1976;
and
WHEREAS,
he has traveled the lower 48 states and Alaska, even driving round-trip to
Branson, Missouri; but no adventure can compare to the times he has had with his
loving wife, Emma Lee Nichols, whom he married in 1940 and had the best times of
his life with, along with their three sons, Robert, James, and Jerry, until her
passing 65 years later; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Byrd was a deacon for many years at the Lee Street Baptist Church in
Valdosta, Georgia, and this faithful believer is presently an active church
member as well as a member of the Scrap Iron Sunday School Class;
and
WHEREAS,
always walking with Christ, Mr. and Mrs. Byrd helped to found and organize the
Francis Lake Baptist Church in nearby Lake Park, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
until the age of 98, Mr. Byrd was an avid fisherman, cooking fish for his many
friends and neighbors who could neither fish nor cook and entertaining his
guests with endless stories and jokes; and
WHEREAS,
this centenarian credits his longevity to his deep abiding faith in God and his
giant sense of humor; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Byrd is a distinguished gentleman who has given inspiration to many through
his ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses
the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of
character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life and
smiling through it all; and it is only fitting and proper that he be
appropriately recognized during this very special and remarkable day in his
life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Mr. Elmer Robert
Byrd is hereby congratulated on the wonderful occasion of his 100th birthday and
commended for his 100 years of caring devotion to his family and fellow
citizens.
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. Elmer
Robert Byrd.
