Bill Text: GA SR639 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Carson, Mr. Wit; condolences

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR639 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR639-Enrolled.html

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11 LC 94 5200

Senate Resolution 639

By: Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tippins of the 37th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wit Carson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Wit Carson; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carson loved children and small animals and was a fixture at the North Georgia State Fair in south Cobb County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, in the mid-1980's he opened the North Georgia State Fair's petting zoo, which annually draws 10,000 school children; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carson was the longest serving volunteer at the Fair, having been involved since 1932 when he entered cattle in the livestock show at the age of 11; 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. Carson will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship and he 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. Wit Carson 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. Wit Carson.