08 LC 95
0889
House
Resolution 1900
By:
Representative Powell of the
29th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of and expressing regret at the passing of Lillard W. Gibbs; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on March 10, 2008, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most
distinguished citizens with the passing of Lillard W. Gibbs; and
WHEREAS,
he was born on April 14, 1929, in Tracy City, Tennessee, son of the late Luke
and Jessie Parsons Gibbs, and attended Grundy High School in Tracy City, going
on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tennessee Tech, a master's degree
from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Certificate of Leadership from the
University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
this long-time resident of Franklin County was recognized by the citizens of his
community for the vital role he played in leadership and for his deep personal
commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia and the United States;
and
WHEREAS,
he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community as evidenced
dramatically by over 41 years of dedicated and superlative service to the field
of education, the last of those 26 years being served in the Franklin County
School System, and the last four as the Franklin County Superintendent of
Schools; and
WHEREAS,
this extraordinary man also served as an active member the Cattleman's
Association, the Carnesville Lions Club, the Young Farmers, Toccoa Little
League, and AMIDEC, and was a faithful member of the Franklin County Church of
Christ; and
WHEREAS,
he was a loving husband to his wife, Jo Ann Keys Gibbs, and a devoted father to
his son and three daughters, and a doting grandfather to his six grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
he was renowned for his significant organizational and leadership talents, his
remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity
to the needs of the citizens of his community, earning him the respect and
admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
this singular gentleman was a person of magnanimous strengths with an
unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and
kindness.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of
Lillard W. Gibbs, and honor his life of efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated service to his community and the state.
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
Lillard W. Gibbs.