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Expressing regret at the passing of Ted Norman Carden; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, March 20, 2001, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens with the tragic and untimely passing of Ted Norman Carden; and

WHEREAS, he was an honest and dedicated public servant who strived for excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern was the welfare and safety of the citizens of this state; and

WHEREAS, this beloved individual exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties throughout his career of peerless public service as a security guard with the Georgia Building Authority since May of 1994, which career he established following the completion of over three decades as a supervisor and sales manager with Colonial Baking Company; and

WHEREAS, his witty sense of humor, warm and friendly smile, and firm handshake were all well known by everyone who works in the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, he coordinated and directed deliveries at the busy Capitol loading dock; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his other duties, Mr. Carden provided special attention and accommodation to the Governor and the Secretary of State, as well as other state officials, as they arrived at and departed the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the Military Police in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, his unparalleled organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his acute sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of his community and state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, the untimely passing of this generous, kind, and devoted family man leaves an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family and friends.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Ted Norman Carden; commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication he exhibited in carrying out the difficult duties of law enforcement; and extend to his family their utmost appreciation for his having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant.

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 Ted Norman Carden.