Bill Text: GA HR684 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Smith, Mr. Hoyt R.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-23 - House Read and Adopted [HR684 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR684-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 684
By:
Representatives Benton of the
31st
and McCall of the
30th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mr. Hoyt R. Smith; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Hoyt R. Smith was born on April 2, 1911, in Nicholson, Georgia, the beloved
son of George and Emma Smith, and this year, he enjoys the rare distinction of
celebrating his 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Smith grew up working on his family's farm and trapping to help support the
family and was a member of the Civilian Conversation Corp; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army Air Corp, valiantly and courageously protecting fellow Americans
during World War II; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Smith was united in love and marriage to Willometer "Meta" Smith in 1941,
and they enjoyed 67 wonderful years together before her passing in 2008;
and
WHEREAS,
he is the proud father of three children, Latona "Toni" McGinnis, Delores "Dee"
Wilson, and Robert "Bob" Smith; grandfather of Mark McGinnis and Amy Wilson
MacDonald; and great-grandfather of Derrick Hammond, Emily MacDonald, Katie
MacDonald, Alex MacDonald, and Jillian Haughey; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Smith worked in the construction industry and served as project manager with
the University of Georgia until his retirement in the mid 1970's and later
returned to the school as a consultant for the Lucy Cobb Complex historical
restoration project; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Smith was a long-time member of Nicholson
United Methodist Church, where he held numerous leadership positions, including
lay leader, administrative board chair, Sunday school superintendent, Sunday
school teacher, church treasurer, church trustee, pastor-parish relations
committee, and lay delegate to the North Georgia Annual Conference;
and
WHEREAS,
a community leader, Mr. Smith served as scout master for Boy Scout Troop 86 and
received a grant for the creation of the Nicholson Water Association, which he
ran for many years with his wife; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Smith 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
WHEREAS,
a kind and generous man, Mr. Smith brings joy and happiness to his many friends,
neighbors, and family members who have the great pleasure of knowing him;
and
WHEREAS,
by the example Mr. Smith has made of his life, he makes this world a better
place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that he be
appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time of his
life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Hoyt R. Smith for his loving and dedicated service to the
members of his family and the citizens of his community, congratulate him upon
the grand occasion of his 100th birthday, and extend to him best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
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. Hoyt R.
Smith.
