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Expressing regret at the passing of Jim Cone; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on February 5, 2002, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens with the tragic and untimely passing of Jim Cone; and

WHEREAS, he was an honest and dedicated man who strived for excellence in all his endeavors; and

WHEREAS, this beloved individual exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties throughout his life especially in his service to DeKalb County as director of the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs, his service to the state as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, and his service as a tireless and knowledgeable community advocate for physically and mentally challenged children; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; 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 and state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, the untimely passing of this generous, kind, 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 Jim Cone.
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 Jim Cone.