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HR 985 - Butler, Honorable Hermon, Sr.; commend

Purcell, Ann R (147th)	Barnard, Terry (154th)

Status Summary	HC:		SC:		FR:	02/09/00	LA:	02/09/00	H - Passed/Adopted

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A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Hermon Butler, Sr., Probate Judge of Bryan County; and for other purposes.

HR 985                                              LC 8 3940 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                             A RESOLUTION 
 
  1- 1  Commending Honorable Hermon Butler, Sr., Probate Judge of 
  1- 2  Bryan County; and for other purposes. 
 
  1- 3  WHEREAS, Honorable Hermon Butler, Sr., has served with the 
  1- 4  utmost dedication as the Probate Judge of Bryan County for 
  1- 5  nearly two decades; and 
 
  1- 6  WHEREAS, he was appointed to the court by Superior Court 
  1- 7  Judge John Harvey in 1980 to fill a vacancy, and he was 
  1- 8  unopposed in his election to four additional terms; and 
 
  1- 9  WHEREAS, Judge Butler has been a major figure in the 
  1-10  governmental affairs of Bryan County, and his leadership, 
  1-11  integrity, and fairness earned him a position of great 
  1-12  respect; and 
 
  1-13  WHEREAS, his responsible manner of administering the affairs 
  1-14  of his office and the law relating to estates, guardianship, 
  1-15  vital records, and elections demonstrated his keen 
  1-16  understanding of the personal and legal significance of the 
  1-17  duties of the probate court; and 
 
  1-18  WHEREAS, in addition to his profession, Judge Butler has 
  1-19  been an influential member of various community 
  1-20  organizations and has given generously of his time; and 
 
  1-21  WHEREAS, he has influenced the lives of countless 
  1-22  individuals, and his professional and personal life reflect 
  1-23  his principles and his genuine love for his wife and family. 
 
  1-24  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 
  1-25  REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend 
  1-26  Honorable Hermon Butler, Sr., for his dedicated service as 
  1-27  the Probate Judge of Bryan County and convey to him their 
  1-28  appreciation and respect. 
 
  1-29  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of 
  1-30  Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an 
  1-31  appropriate copy of this resolution to Judge Hermon Butler, 
  1-32  Sr. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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