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06 LC 97 0563
Senate Resolution 1053
By: Senator Hill of the 32nd

A RESOLUTION

Remembering and honoring the life of Mr. Barry W. Banister; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Barry W. Banister was a beloved resident of Marietta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he had a highly successful career in the automotive industry in metro Atlanta for over 30 years, during which he served as president and chairman of the board of The Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association; and

WHEREAS, a devout Christian, Mr. Banister faithfully served several terms as a deacon and as a high school Sunday School teacher at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Banister was deeply dedicated to his family and community and will always be affectionately remembered by all who had the privilege to know this extraordinary gentleman for his generosity, integrity, and warm and loving spirit; and

WHEREAS, Georgia lost one of its most distinguished and esteemed citizens with the passing of Mr. Barry W. Banister.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join together to remember and honor the life of Mr. Barry W. Banister and to extend their most sincere condolences to his family and friends.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Jean Banister.