05 LC 28 2560

Senate Resolution 15 EX

By: Senator Shafer of the 48th

A RESOLUTION

Expressing regret at the passing of Joseph Hillman Harvey; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on August 18, 2005, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens with the passing of Joseph Hillman Harvey; and

WHEREAS, he developed the Harvey grocery business into a chain of 45 stores and was recognized with an honorary doctor of commerce degree by Mercer University in 2004 for his accomplishments and his contributions to the food industry in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he served with distinction as chairman of the board of Epworth-by-the-Sea on St. Simons Island and as a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished senior gentleman gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens and he possessed the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Joseph Hillman Harvey.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Joseph Hillman Harvey.