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03 LC 8 5396
House Resolution 288
By: Representatives Sholar of the 141st, Post 1, Broome of the 141st, Post 2, Black of the 144th, Rynders of the 137th and Royal of the 140th
By: Representatives Sholar of the 141st, Post 1, Broome of the 141st, Post 2, Black of the 144th, Rynders of the 137th and Royal of the 140th
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Honorable Robert Allen
Sherrod; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable Robert Allen Sherrod of Coolidge, Georgia, in Thomas County is remembered as a distinguished former member of the Georgia House of Representatives who served four terms beginning in 1981 and was a valued colleague and friend to many; and
WHEREAS, he was born on August 25, 1928 to Neva Parramore and James Bennett Sherrod who were well_respected members of the community, and on December 10, 1949, he married Helen Louise Croft with whom he shared a lifetime of happiness and was the proud parent of a most capable and devoted daughter, JoAnn; and
WHEREAS, he attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, served his country with honor in the United States Navy from 1952 through 1955, was an accomplished farmer, and was an active member of the Thomas County Farm Bureau; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his considerable public service, he was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a Mason, and he was a long_standing member of Big Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and supported its various community outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, the substantial leadership, dedication, and commitment he provided through his civic and charitable organizations improved the quality of life for his fellow citizens and his fine legacy of good work and good will serves as a model for others to follow.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express regret at the passing of Honorable Robert Allen Sherrod and convey their sympathy to his beloved family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Sherrod family.
WHEREAS, Honorable Robert Allen Sherrod of Coolidge, Georgia, in Thomas County is remembered as a distinguished former member of the Georgia House of Representatives who served four terms beginning in 1981 and was a valued colleague and friend to many; and
WHEREAS, he was born on August 25, 1928 to Neva Parramore and James Bennett Sherrod who were well_respected members of the community, and on December 10, 1949, he married Helen Louise Croft with whom he shared a lifetime of happiness and was the proud parent of a most capable and devoted daughter, JoAnn; and
WHEREAS, he attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, served his country with honor in the United States Navy from 1952 through 1955, was an accomplished farmer, and was an active member of the Thomas County Farm Bureau; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his considerable public service, he was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a Mason, and he was a long_standing member of Big Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and supported its various community outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, the substantial leadership, dedication, and commitment he provided through his civic and charitable organizations improved the quality of life for his fellow citizens and his fine legacy of good work and good will serves as a model for others to follow.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express regret at the passing of Honorable Robert Allen Sherrod and convey their sympathy to his beloved family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Sherrod family.