06 LC 97
0782
House
Resolution 1913
By:
Representatives Coleman of the
144th,
Porter of the
143rd,
Parrish of the
156th,
and Morris of the
155th
A
RESOLUTION
Remembering
and honoring the life of Mr. Sherwin Glass; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Georgia lost one of its most honorable and distinguished citizens on December 4,
2005, with the passing of Mr. Sherwin Glass of Atlanta at the age of 79;
and
WHEREAS,
widely respected for his strong work ethic and business acumen, Mr. Glass
founded Farmers Furniture Company in Soperton, Georgia, a business that today
comprises 85 stores throughout Georgia and five southeastern states and that
employs over 1,600 people; and
WHEREAS,
outside of his highly successful business career, Mr. Glass was always dedicated
to serving his fellow man and received numerous honors for his laudable work in
the community, including the Jewish Federation Lifetime Achievement Award, the
Abe Goldstein Human Relations Award, and recognition from Habitat for Humanity
and Women in Need of God's Shelter; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Glass leaves behind a loving and devoted family, including his wife, Shirley
Glass; his sons and daughter-in-law, Joel Glass, Greg and Elizabeth Glass, Jacob
Glass, and Jesse Glass; his stepchildren, Kimberly Kaminsky and Gregg Kaminsky;
his grandchildren, David Glass, Joshua Glass, and Ashley Glass; and his sister,
Sarah Lee Bush; and
WHEREAS,
the death of Mr. Glass has left an unfillable void in the hearts of all who knew
and loved this extraordinary gentleman, and he will always be remembered with
the greatest affection for his compassion, generosity, integrity, and warm and
loving spirit.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in remembering and honoring the life of Mr. Sherwin Glass and
extend their most sincere condolences to his family and
friends.
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 Mrs. Shirley Glass.
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 Mrs. Shirley Glass.