05 LC 98
0093
House
Resolution 105
By:
Representative Hanner of the
148th
A
RESOLUTION
Remembering
and honoring the life of Lucius Black; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Lucius Black was born on July 27, 1915, in Webster County, Georgia, a
community to which he was dedicated throughout his distinguished career as a
public servant; and
WHEREAS,
during his service in the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia from
1945 to 1948 and from 1951 to 1972, Mr. Black was regarded as a man of
outstanding character with an exceptional understanding of state and county
government, which was highly valued and respected by his fellow members in the
General Assembly; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Black continued his public service as sole commissioner of Webster County
from 1977 to 1990 and then as chairman of the reconstituted county commission
from 1991 to 1996; and
WHEREAS,
in the course of his career, he demonstrated great energy, intelligence,
ability, and dedication to the betterment of the State of Georgia and the
quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS,
with the passing of Mr. Lucius Black on October 18, 2004, the State of Georgia
has lost a most estimable citizen and statesman.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join together to express their deepest regret at the passing of Mr.
Lucius Black and extend their most sincere condolences to his family and the
community of Webster County.
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 family of
Mr. Lucius Black and the Webster County Commission.