05 LC 98
0036
House
Resolution 107
By:
Representative Cheokas of the
134th
A
RESOLUTION
Remembering
and honoring the life of James Frank Myers, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
James Frank Myers, Jr. was born on June 21, 1920, in Plains, Georgia, to
devoted parents, James Frank Myers and Mary Girvan Myers Dupree;
and
WHEREAS,
graduating as valedictorian of his class from Anthony School, he demonstrated
early in life that intelligence and integrity that would later mark his career
as a highly esteemed lawyer in Americus, Georgia, and as a mentor who shaped
many young lawyers into outstanding community leaders; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Myers returned from World War II, where he served with honor and courage,
and was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, earning a reputation as
a spirited debater and a champion of reform; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Myers went on to serve as Mayor of Americus and will be remembered as an
honest and progressive public servant whose leadership helped to save the school
district in the 1970s; and
WHEREAS,
being the founder of The Sumter Free Press, a Sunday School teacher at the First
Baptist Church in Americus, and a community leader active in numerous civic
organizations, Mr. Myers made many meaningful and lasting contributions to his
community; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia lost a most estimable citizen and beloved public servant on
January 3, 2005, with the passing of Mr. James Frank Myers.
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.
James Frank Myers, Jr. and extend their most sincere condolences to his family
and the community of Americus and Sumter County, Georgia.
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. James Frank Myers, Jr. and the Mayor and Council of the City of Americus,
Georgia.