08 LC 37
0766
House
Resolution 2003
By:
Representative Crawford of the
16th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
James "Jay" W. LeGrande; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
James is married to the former Golda Whiteside and they have been blessed with
two children, Judy Renshaw and Janet Simmons, and three wonderful grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as
evidenced dramatically by his many years of outstanding community service;
and
WHEREAS,
he is retiring after 11 years of commendable service on the Board of Directors
of Coosa Valley Technical College, currently as the chairperson;
and
WHEREAS,
he is a life-long resident of Rockmart and was a member of the 1950 Rockmart
High School state championship football team; and
WHEREAS,
he is a highly regarded member of the Rockmart community, serving as a founding
member of the Board of Directors of United Bank and Trust Company, chairperson
and long-time member of the Rockmart Development Authority, and 47 years as a
deacon at Fairview Baptist Church of Rockmart; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable public servant be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend James "Jay" W. LeGrande for his many decades of efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service and extend to him their most
sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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 James "Jay"
W. LeGrande.