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House
Resolution 1199
By:
Representatives Burns of the
157th
and Purcell of the
159th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Preston G. and Mary Agnes Snooks Exley on the occasion of their
50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Preston G. and Mary Agnes Snooks Exley were united in love and marriage on
January 31, 1960, by Reverend Kell Hinson at Springfield United Methodist Church
and will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. and Mrs. Exley's 50 year union and unyielding loyalty and devotion to one
another serve as an inspiration to their family, friends, and neighbors;
and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Exley has held positions with Sears, Roebuck & Co., Exchange Bank of
Springfield, and Effingham Hospital and retired as a paraprofessional with the
Effingham County Board of Education; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Exley served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the
United States National Guard for 23 years, retiring as commander of C Battery
2nd of the 214th Field Artillery; and
WHEREAS,
he retired from the Savannah Sugar Refinery after 40 years of service, served
for 14 years on the Effingham County School Board and 12 years as the chief
magistrate of Effingham County, and currently serves part time as a senior judge
in the Magistrate Court of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the Exleys are active members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield and
are involved in many civic and community organizations; and
WHEREAS,
they have been blessed with the love of their children, Michelle and Alan Van
Sickle and Stuart and Tonya Exley, their grandchildren, Marina and Zachary Van
Sickle and Justin Beasley; and
WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding they have demonstrated have provided the foundation and framework of success in which all of their family members have developed and flourished; and
WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding they have demonstrated have provided the foundation and framework of success in which all of their family members have developed and flourished; and
WHEREAS,
known for their generosity and kindness, the Exleys have made the world a better
place in which to live, with many incredible contributions to their family,
community, and state; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Exleys be congratulated on their
many years of happiness and their magnificent 50 year commitment to each
other.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in congratulating Preston G. and Mary Agnes Snooks Exley on their
50th wedding anniversary and extend their sincere best wishes for many more
happy years together.
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 Mr. and Mrs.
Exley.