Georgia House of Representatives - 1995/1996 Sessions

HR 47 - Teems, Ralph; condolences

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HR 47                                              LC 9 7992






                             A RESOLUTION

  1- 1  Expressing regret at the passing of Ralph Teems; and for
  1- 2  other purposes.

  1- 3  WHEREAS, for nearly 30 years Ralph Teems provided leadership
  1- 4  in the remembrance of the valor and sacrifices of the men
  1- 5  and women from Catoosa County who have served in the armed
  1- 6  forces of the United States; and

  1- 7  WHEREAS, he began his recognition of veterans by erecting a
  1- 8  dozen free-standing American flags at Anderson Cemetery and
  1- 9  over the years enlisted the help of his family, friends,
  1-10  veterans organizations, and others each Memorial Day and
  1-11  each Veterans Day in placing numerous flags in white wooden
  1-12  crosses bearing the names of deceased veterans; and

  1-13  WHEREAS, his long-term meritorious service to the memory of
  1-14  veterans and his vigorous involvement in and dedication to
  1-15  community, civic, and charitable causes earned him the
  1-16  recognition and respect of his community and state.

  1-17  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
  1-18  REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their
  1-19  deepest regret at the passing of Ralph Teems and extend
  1-20  their sincerest sympathy to the members of his family.

  1-21  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of
  1-22  Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an
  1-23  appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Ralph
  1-24  Teems.















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