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Recognizing and commending Sherwin Glass; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Sherwin Glass is a prominent businessman and civic leader in Dublin, Georgia, who is well known throughout the southeast for his generous philanthropic efforts; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished Georgian was presented the Abe Goldstein Human Relations Award by the Anti-Defamation League Southeast Region for the year 2000 in honor of his outstanding commitment to social justice; and

WHEREAS, he founded Farmers Furniture in Soperton, Georgia, in 1949, and the company moved its headquarters to Dublin and grew to include over 100 family-owned retail stores throughout Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida; and

WHEREAS, he has demonstrated a passionate belief in the democratic principles of equality and fairness and valiantly led the Anti-Defamation League in its mission to end bigotry and prejudice; and

WHEREAS, his leadership, generosity, and resoluteness have contributed substantially to improved community relations throughout the south, and he has profoundly influenced the quality of life for countless individuals and families and translated our democratic heritage into a way of life for all people.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body respectfully recognize and commend Sherwin Glass for his commitment to social justice and congratulate him on receiving the prestigious Abe Goldstein Human Relations Award from the Anti-Defamation League Southeast Region.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Sherwin Glass.