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House
Resolution 116
By:
Representative Lakly of the
72nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and honoring Kenneth Babcock; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Kenneth Babcock, a celebrated pilot and distinguished citizen of
Fayetteville, Georgia, has authored his first book,
A Pilot's Life
- Hump Pilot & Crop Duster, and
conducted his first book signing at Fayette County Library on April 8, 2006;
and
WHEREAS,
he was born on November 1, 1918, and grew up in the West Texas ranch town of
Sonora; and
WHEREAS,
after studying geology at the University of Texas, he moved to McCamey, Texas,
with the possibility of entering the oil industry, but his destiny changed when
the opportunity to become a pilot presented itself; and
WHEREAS,
he owned and operated a crop dusting service for 30 years and has flown as a
professional pilot for 50 years, logging a total of 26,000 flying hours and
circling the Earth twice; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Babcock's book includes his account of flying over the Himalayas during
World War II, carrying supplies and war materials as part of a semi-secret
operation to China; and
WHEREAS,
he enjoys travel and spending time with family and with his wife, Blanche, to
whom he was married on January 15, 2000; and
WHEREAS,
each Wednesday, Kenneth volunteers by playing piano as Blanche sings for the
Christian City Alzheimer unit; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Kenneth Babcock has lived a full and adventurous life, has brought honor to
his country, and is an inspiration to his fellow citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join together to commend Kenneth Babcock for his outstanding career as a pilot and flight instructor and extend to him their deepest and most sincere best wishes for his continuing health and well-being.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join together to commend Kenneth Babcock for his outstanding career as a pilot and flight instructor and extend to him their deepest and most sincere best wishes for his continuing health and well-being.
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 Kenneth
Babcock.