06 LC 35
0230
Senate
Resolution 1241
By:
Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Tolleson of the 20th, Hill of the 4th, Starr of
the 44th, Goggans of the 7th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Bob Addison and his family for hosting the Wild Hog Supper; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
since the
1950́s,
the Addison family has annually prepared the Wild Hog Supper marking the opening
of the Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the Wild Hog Supper is designed to be a great political family homecoming and
social event and is looked forward to with much anticipation by hundreds of
people each year, including former and present members of the Georgia General
Assembly and Governors of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the first Wild Hog Supper was provided by E. C. "Boo" Addison, Bob
Addisońs
father, who wanted to share with political leaders in Atlanta a taste of real
South Georgia barbecued wild hog, and, each year thereafter, Boo Addison oversaw
the preparation of the supper without fail until he passed away in 2000;
and
WHEREAS,
since his
fatheŕs
passing, Bob Addison and his sons continue the beloved tradition of preparing
the Wild Hog Supper at their home in Dodge County and transporting the now more
than six pit-cooked hogs and more than 40 gallons of brunswick stew to Atlanta
each year on the eve of the legislative session; and
WHEREAS,
2006 marked the 44th annual Wild Hog Supper, an extraordinary event celebrating
the coming together of Georgians for the good of Georgians; and
WHEREAS,
the dedication and hard work of this family is greatly appreciated by so many
and is an inspiration to all who serve in the Georgia General Assembly.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
and commend Bob Addison and his family for hosting the Wild Hog Supper and for
providing a unique opportunity for celebrating our political freedoms and
inspiring fellowship among those who come together to serve the people of
Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Bob Addison.