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Honoring the life of Hildred Wright Shumake, Jr., and expressing sorrow at his passing; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Hildred Shumake was a man of unforgettable qualities with an abundance of energy and charisma and an irrepressible enthusiasm for life and people; and

WHEREAS, born on September 22, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee, he attended Morehouse College and received a B.S. degree in 1977; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his achievements and contributions, he received the honor of being named to Who's Who Among Young Men in America in 1984; and

WHEREAS, a highly skillful politician with an engaging speaking style, he served as a member of the Georgia State Senate from 1986 to 1992; and

WHEREAS, he represented the citizens of Senate District 39 tirelessly, attending innumerable functions and events and advocating for legislation critical to the best interests of his constituency; and

WHEREAS, while in the Senate he served as a member of the Insurance, Governmental Operations, Consumer Affairs, and the State, County, and Urban Governments Committees; and

WHEREAS, following his political career, he successfully operated his family´s sausage manufacturing company; and

WHEREAS, his death on January 5, 2002, is a major loss to his friends and family, and he will be sorely missed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that Hildred Wright Shumake, Jr., is remembered and honored for his public service to the citizens of the State of Georgia and for his uplifting spirit and that sincere condolences are expressed to his family at his passing.

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 Hildred Shumake.