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Senate
Resolution 515
By:
Senators Heath of the 31st, Pearson of the 51st, Schaefer of the 50th, Hill of
the 32nd, Hamrick of the 30th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
and commending Comer B. Yates; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Comer B. Yates was born March 25, 1910, to J.E.B. and Mollie B. Yates, and he
was one of their 12 children; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a teacher, principal, and school superintendent for a combined
total of 40 years; and
WHEREAS,
he also served as a bailiff in Cobb County courts for 15 years until he retired
at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS,
he will soon celebrate his 95th birthday; and
WHEREAS,
he married Gladys Harrod in 1932; and
WHEREAS,
he has two children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that he be recognized by this body.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate Comer B. Yates upon the occasion of his 95th birthday and commend
him for his many contributions to the public welfare.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Comer B. Yates.