Bill Text: GA HR701 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Anderson, Mr. E. Lamar; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-28 - House Read and Adopted [HR701 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR701-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 701
By:
Representative Parrish of the
156th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. E. Lamar Anderson; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. E. Lamar Anderson on March 8, 2011; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Anderson was born in Kite, Georgia, and served as a guardian of this
nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force, valiantly and
courageously protecting his fellow Americans during World War II as a fighter
pilot in the Pacific arena; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Anderson was the founder and owner of Auto Parts and Supply Company for 55
years and was on the board of directors with Citizens Bank of Swainsboro;
and
WHEREAS,
a community leader, Mr. Anderson was a charter member of the Swainsboro Rotary
Club, where he served as president and was a Paul Harris Scholar;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Anderson served the City of Swainsboro City Council for 12 years and was a
long-time member of the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce, serving a
year as president and was honored as Man of the Year in 2005; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Anderson was an active member of First
United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent, as
chairman of the administrative board, and was a member of the finance committee
and the board of trustees; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Anderson was united in love and marriage to the late Sybil Moxley and was
blessed with the support of his children, Patricia and Gene Ragsdale;
and
WHEREAS,
he was the proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Scott Ragsdale, Lori Bonds,
and the late Lisa Ragsdale Alford, and five great-grandchildren;
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. Anderson will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal brother, father, grandfather, 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. E. Lamar Anderson 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. E. Lamar Anderson.
