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Expressing regret at the passing of Dr. Charlton Watson Tebeau; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Charlton Watson Tebeau, a native of Effingham County, Georgia, was a distinguished professor of history at the University of Miami who was nationally recognized for his scholarship and teaching and was an inspiration to countless students; and

WHEREAS, he was the eldest of nine sons born to Florence Ellen Davis and James William Tebeau, graduated from Effingham Academy in 1921, completed Sparks College Institute in Valdosta, received a bachelor's degree at the University of Chattanooga in 1930, and earned his master's degree in 1931 and Ph.D. in 1933 from the University of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, he taught at North Dakota State in Fargo from 1935 through 1939, married Violet Harsler in 1937, and moved to the University of Miami where he was the chairman of the history department for 23 years and authored publications until he retired in 1971; and

WHEREAS, following the loss of his beloved wife in 1980, he relocated in Springfield, Georgia, where he greatly assisted the Historic Effingham Society and offered education and guidance in the preservation of the community's wonderful history; and

WHEREAS, the marvelous contributions made by this scholarly, gracious gentleman have enlightened the citizens of Effingham County, and his legacy and memory are cherished.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express regret at the passing of Dr. Charlton Watson Tebeau, a distinguished Georgian, and convey their deepest sympathy to the members of his family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Dr. Charlton Watson Tebeau.