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Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Thomas Bardin Hooks III; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on January 24, 2001, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens with the untimely passing of Mr. Thomas Bardin Hooks III; and

WHEREAS, he was a lifelong resident of Americus, a member of a pioneer Sumter County family, who devoted his life to his community through his service as owner of The Hooks Agency, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, this beloved gentleman was actively involved in the civic, religious, and charitable affairs of his community and gave unstintingly and unceasingly of his time, talents, and energy to improve the quality of life in his community, as dramatically evidenced by his years of service on the Americus-Sumter Chamber of Commerce, the Sumter County Airport Commission, and the Sumter County Welfare Board, and by his membership in the First Baptist Church of Americus, American Legion, and Americus Rotary Club; and

WHEREAS, he was an avid sportsman and athlete throughout his life, having been a finalist on the U.S. Olympic Diving Team in 1932; and

WHEREAS, his unparalleled organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his acute sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of his community earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, the untimely passing of this generous, unselfish, and devoted family man leaves an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family and friends.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Thomas Bardin Hooks III.

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 Thomas Bardin Hooks III.