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Expressing regret at the passing of Julian Hester; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Julian Hester will be long remembered as a dedicated business and community leader and as a most effective association executive for community bankers in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he was a native Georgian, born and reared in Washington where he returned following graduation from the University of Georgia and with his wife Lalia Bentley began a family and a long and prestigious career in the field of banking; and

WHEREAS, he was with the Farmers and Merchants Bank for 15 years, became president of Habersham Bank in Clarkesville where he spent almost 12 years, and was extremely involved in the community and various civic and charitable organizations; and

WHEREAS, he was instrumental in organizing the Georgia Bankers Bank in 1984, which currently serves over 800 community financial institutions across the southeast; was appointed CEO of the Community Bankers Association in 1986, where he created a strong network throughout the state; and served as past president of the State Independent Banking Association Executives in recognition of his exceptional leadership and capability; and

WHEREAS, he was a gentleman and a respected friend to many and his beloved family will honor and cherish his memory forever.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express deep regret at the passing of Julian Hester and convey their sincerest sympathy to the members of his family.

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