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House
Resolution 157
By:
Representatives Wilkinson of the
52nd,
Porter of the
143rd,
and Buckner of the
130th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. James Cornelius Matthews; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. James Cornelius Matthews on January 3, 2009;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Matthews was a native of Buchanan, Georgia, but had resided in Albany,
Georgia, since 1960; and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished and generous man graduated in 1957 from the University of
Georgia, where he was a proud member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, later going on
to become a University of Georgia President's Club member; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Matthews selflessly served his country in the United States Army,
demonstrating discipline and bravery in the Korean War, earning gratitude and
respect from the nation; and
WHEREAS,
known for his work ethic and drive, Mr. Matthews was the owner of Insurance
Management Services, Educational Benefits Plan, Inc., and Benefits South, Inc.,
held prestigious professional positions such as past president of the Life
Underwriters of Georgia and past president of Life Leaders of Georgia, and was a
lifetime member of the Million Dollar Round Table; and
WHEREAS,
active in both his community and church, Mr. Matthews was a past president of
the Albany Sertoma Club, a former chairman of the Southwest Georgia Airport
Authority, and a member of the Doublegate Country Club, the Gridiron Secret
Society, the Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, and the Alpha Sunday
School Class; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Matthews was united in love and marriage for 54 years to Dee Matthews, and
they were blessed with two loving and devoted children, Mike Matthews and Vickie
Couch; and
WHEREAS,
family, neighbors, and friends will cherish their memories of Mr. Matthews's
life and the wonderful times shared, and all who were privileged to know this
distinguished Georgian join his family in mourning his loss.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body hereby join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Cornelius
Matthews and express their appreciation of his many contributions to his
community, the State of Georgia, and the country.
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.
Matthews's family.