07 LC 96
2007
Senate
Resolution 62
By:
Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Bulloch of the 11th and Hooks of the 14th
A
RESOLUTION
Remembering
and honoring the life of Charles Mitchell "C.M." Stripling; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Stripling was an outstanding agriculturalist, conservationist, and
philanthropist who served his community in leadership roles for the Georgia
Peanut Commission, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District, and the
Mitchell County Cattlemen's Association as well as serving as president of the
Mitchell County Farm Bureau for ten terms; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Stripling was a devoted spokesman for the cause of the farmer, utilizing his
knowledge and familiarity with the field to facilitate state and national
legislation for the growth and development of agriculture; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Stripling excelled in the art of tree farming, earning recognition as State
Tree Farmer of the Year, Southern Region Tree Farmer of the Year, and National
Tree Farmer of the year; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Stripling was a generous philanthropist who unhesitatingly donated funds and
land towards such projects as the C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park, the
Courthouse Square Park, the Striplings Green Space, the Bernice Campbell
Stripling Nature Trail, and the Georgia Sheriff Boys Ranch as well as providing
the necessary money for scholarships at the University of Georgia and elsewhere;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Stripling was a devoted family man and a dedicated member of his community
involved in numerous civic organizations such as the Camilla Rotary Club, the
Camilla Lions Club, and the Boys & Girls Clubs; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Stripling carried a deep appreciation for nature and advocated for sensible
conservation and stewardship of the environment; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has lost one of its most distinguished community leaders with the passing of Mr. Charles Mitchell Stripling.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has lost one of its most distinguished community leaders with the passing of Mr. Charles Mitchell Stripling.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join
together to express their deepest regret at the passing of Mr. Charles Mitchell
"C.M." Stripling and extend their most sincere condolences to 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 family of Mr. Charles
Mitchell Stripling.