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Urging the Board of Regents to name the Animal and Dairy Science Complex at the University of Georgia in honor of Edgar L. Rhodes; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Edgar L. Rhodes is one of Georgia´s most distinguished citizens and public servants; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rhodes was born on April 1, 1916, in Cumming, Georgia, and moved at an early age to Alpharetta, Georgia, where he attended public schools and graduated from Milton High School; and

WHEREAS, he went on to graduate from the University of Georgia with a BSA degree and a major in vocational education; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rhodes then began a multi-faceted career during which he served as a public high school teacher, an assistant county agent, and an F.H.A. supervisor, in which capacity he came to his current home in Bremen, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he went on to enjoy a successful business career as the owner of City Lumber Company, a farmer, and an officer of the First National Bank of Haralson County; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rhodes has been an active participant and leader in church and civic affairs in his community and the state and currently serves as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education; and

WHEREAS, he served with great distinction as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia from 1985 to 1999 and also served as chairman of the Board of Regents; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that permanent and enduring recognition should be given to this outstanding Georgian for his exemplary career of public service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby urge the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to name the Animal and Dairy Science Complex at the University of Georgia in honor of Edgar L. Rhodes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Mr. Edgar L. Rhodes and to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.