Bill Text: GA SR778 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Anderson, Honorable Wendell T.; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-04-03 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR778 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR778-Enrolled.html

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09 LC 18 8408

Senate Resolution 778

By: Senator Rogers of the 21st

A RESOLUTION

Expressing regret at the passing of the Honorable Wendell T. Anderson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on March 23, 2009, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens in the untimely passing of the Honorable Wendell T. Anderson; and

WHEREAS, he served with unparalleled ability as a member of the House of Representatives for ten years and faithfully represented the citizens of Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, and Pickens counties with great distinction, dedication, and ability; and

WHEREAS, the consistent, thorough consideration by the gentleman from District 8, Post 3 of the issues presented to this deliberative body and his integrity and reliability earned him the honor, respect, and trust of his colleagues over the years; and

WHEREAS, he consistently demonstrated a solid commitment to the careful study of sensitive issues and proposed solutions and quickly developed a reputation as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions were governed by the rules of honesty and fair play; and

WHEREAS, this native son of Cherokee County exhibited the level of political activism and unselfish leadership ideally expected of public trustees in an effective, representative democracy, and his stewardship in the General Assembly was marked by unmatched dignity, grace, and wisdom; and

WHEREAS, his unselfish nature was exemplified by his lengthy service as an active member of Canton United Methodist Church and as a member of the Canton Masonic Lodge No. 77, the Canton Lion's Club, and the Cherokee County School Board; and

WHEREAS, the untimely passing of this beloved individual leaves an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, his foresight and forthright determination have brought unparalleled progress and a sense of destiny to the citizens of Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, and Pickens counties and the State of Georgia, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body, most especially those to whom he so freely imparted advice, encouragement, and friendship and who regard him with much admiration and respect, pay appropriate tribute to one of their finest and most distinguished colleagues for the many years of impartial, well-reasoned, and enlightened service he has rendered on behalf of this state and its citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the untimely passing of the Honorable Wendell T. Anderson and commend him for serving as an unmatched example of enlightened government and statesmanship.

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 Wendell T. Anderson.