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Expressing regret at the passing of Dr. James A. Kaufmann; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, James A. Kaufmann, M.D., graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1947 and joined the Medical Association of Georgia in 1953 where he was a member in good standing for nearly 50 years; and

WHEREAS, founder of the Kaufmann Clinic in the City of Atlanta, he was a prominent physician and community leader who was held in the highest esteem by his fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Kaufmann served his community, state, nation, and profession with honor and distinction and received scores of honors and accolades from professional and civic organizations, including the Medical Association of Georgia's Distinguished Service Award, the American Medical Association's Benjamin Rush Award for Citizenship and Community Service, the American Society of Internal Medicine's Distinguished Internist Award, the B'nai B'rith Distinguished Service Award, the Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta's Outstanding Community Service Award, and many other coveted awards; and

WHEREAS, IN 1987, Dr. Kaufmann received the Humanitarian Award for the Atlanta Chapter of the NAACP where he was a member of the board for many years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Kaufmann was instrumental in establishing the Medical Association of Georgia's Medical Aid Station in the Georgia State Capitol which has been used for more than 30 years to attend to the medical needs of members of the General Assembly, staff, and members of the public who required medical assistance while visiting Georgia's Capitol during legislative sessions; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Kaufmann died on April 11, 2002, leaving behind his much beloved wife Alice, daughter Nancy, son Robert, and stepdaughter Holly, and his exemplary public service will be long remembered.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body expresses its deep regret and profound sadness upon the passing of Dr. James A. Kaufmann and conveys its appreciation and gratitude for his contributions to his profession and to the citizens of the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Dr. James A. Kaufmann.