Bill Text: GA SR1553 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Strickland, Jr., Mr. George W. "Jack"; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1553 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1553-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1553
By:
Senator Hill of the 4th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. George W. "Jack" Strickland, Jr.; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. George W. "Jack" Strickland, Jr., on April 5, 2010;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Strickland was born on March 1, 1925, a beloved son of George W. Strickland,
Sr., and Carrie Bell Sikes Strickland and was raised in Daisy, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans from
February of 1943 to December of 1945; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Strickland purchased Evans Concrete Products Company in 1948 which he
expanded over the years to include 14 ready mix concrete plants and two sand
mine operations by the time of his retirement from the company in 2002;
and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate philanthropist, Mr. Strickland made numerous contributions to
organizations and communities to improve the quality of life in Evans County and
the surrounding areas, including funding for the Jack Strickland Rehabilitation
Center and the addition of the birthing center at Evans Memorial Hospital;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Strickland's leadership and vision were instrumental to numerous
organizations, including the Claxton Rotary Club, the Claxton/Evans County
Chamber of Commerce, the board of directors for the Claxton Bank, Claxton Lions
Club, Evans County Farm Bureau, American Legion, Georgia Society of Professional
Engineers, and the National Ready Mix Concrete Association; and
WHEREAS,
he was a founding member of the Evans County Wildlife Club and the Evans Heights
Golf Club and was honored as Employer of the Year by Claxton Business and
Professional Women's Club; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Strickland was united in love and marriage to Muriel Anderson, and enjoyed
fishing, golfing, and hunting with his beloved bird dogs; 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, Mr. Strickand will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, community leader, and
friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing
him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
honoring the life and memory of Mr. George W. "Jack" Strickland, Jr., and
express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. George
W. "Jack" Strickland, Jr.
