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Recognizing and commending Dr. W.C. "Bill" Arwood, Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. W.C. "Bill" Arwood, Jr., has served with the utmost diligence and care as a family physician in Pelham, Georgia, for 43 years where he has substantially improved the quality of life and the well-being of his fellow citizens and their families; and

WHEREAS, he is a native of Moultrie, Georgia, and he earned his medical degree at Emory University where he graduated the first in his class at age 23, served his country with honor, completed a surgery residency, and joined the late Dr. J.C. Brim at the Pelham Clinic in 1957 where he pursued his dream of practicing medicine in a small town; and

WHEREAS, he generously gave his time and talent to his community, took emergency calls day and night at the Mitchell County Hospital for over 40 years, served as the medical director for Parkway Nursing Home for many years, and was chairman of the board of the Mitchell County Health Department since 1971; and

WHEREAS, his intellect, commitment, and compassion are well known and have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the appreciation and love of his community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. W.C. "Bill" Arwood, Jr., for his superb community service as a distinguished family physician and convey to him their sincere appreciation and best wishes in his retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. W.C. "Bill" Arwood, Jr.