05 LC 98
0236
House
Resolution 245
By:
Representative Jenkins of the
8th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of Wiley Lamar "Apple" Savage, late of Rabun County; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Wiley Lamar "Apple" Savage was widely acknowledged as an institution in Rabun
County for his wisdom, wit, community involvement, political acumen, and family
life; and
WHEREAS,
the Hall County native founded WALH radio in Mountain City, served as Mayor of
Clayton for eight years, was a Master Mason, and was a charter member of Carvers
Chapel Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
a loyal alumnus of Lula High School, he began his radio career just after high
school; and
WHEREAS,
he further advanced his entertainment skills as a piano player for square dances
and promoted wrestling matches and leading country and bluegrass music bands;
and
WHEREAS,
"Apple" Savage may be most associated with his traditional morning radio
greeting "Good morning, Rabun County. Smile, the sunshine is good for your
teeth!"; and
WHEREAS,
he informed and entertained his listening audience reporting the news, reading
local obituaries, playing gospel and bluegrass music, and giving updates of
fishing contests; and
WHEREAS,
The Clayton Tribune
News editor, Blake Spurney, noted that
longtime residents will remember "Apple" Savage as a fond and familiar
personality whose voice greeted them each morning, and his loss reminds both
newcomers and natives to appreciate the vanishing elements of Rabun County's
unique local character; and
WHEREAS,
when he passed in July of 2004, Savage left behind a legacy of friendship,
family, and folklore to add to the rich annals of Rabun County
history.
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.
Wiley Lamar "Apple" Savage and extend their most sincere condolences to his
family and the Rabun County community.
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. Wiley Lamar "Apple" Savage.