08 LC 35
1039
House
Resolution 2111
By:
Representative Hudson of the
124th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of David Williams, outstanding Georgia citizen and
expressing regrets at his passing; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on November 15, 2007, Georgia lost one of its most distinguished citizens with
the passing of David Williams; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Williams had many friends and peers in Sparta, Georgia and fondly referred
to Sparta as "home;" and
WHEREAS,
he was strongly committed to giving back to his community as demonstrated by his
diligent service as president of the Good Ship, Incorporated of Atlanta, Georgia
and his work to restore the Bird-Campbell House in Sparta, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
he was an effective chairman of the Sparta-Hancock Historic Preservation
Commission where he served until his passing; and
WHEREAS,
he is survived by his loving family members including his mother, Bobbie Hibbs;
sister, Rebecca Johnson; brother-in-law, Tim Johnson; and great niece, Isabella
Green; and
WHEREAS,
David Williams was a remarkable man filled with much strength of character and
compassion for those in need, and he will always be remembered in the hearts of
those who knew him and loved him dearly; and
WHEREAS,
David Williams was a tireless, dedicated civil servant who truly gave his all,
unconditionally, to the development and growth of Sparta and whose contributions
to the community as a civic leader leave a legacy that will never be
forgotten.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body remember and recognize David Williams for his many contributions to
the community of Sparta and to the State of Georgia and express their sincere
sympathy to his friends and family for their tremendous loss.
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
David Williams.