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House Resolution 502
By: Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Hugley of the 133rd, Buckner of the 130th, and Smith of the 131st

A RESOLUTION


Expressing regret and condolences on the passing of Dr. James Clarence Mosley, Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its most estimable citizens with the passing of Dr. James Clarence Mosley, Jr., on January 28, 2007; and

WHEREAS, he was born February 14, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of James C. Mosley, Sr., and Jimmie Lee Fanroy Mosley, and graduated from Indiana Academy in Cicero, Indiana; and

WHEREAS, a highly motivated and intelligent young man, he attended Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, where he received his Bachelor of Science in biology in 1973 and graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minnesota, in 1984; and

WHEREAS, he founded Mosley Clinic of Chiropractic in Columbus, Georgia, in 1987, received his diploma in orthopaedics in 1993, and saw thousands of patients in more than 20 years of practice; and

WHEREAS, he was the first African American chiropractor in Columbus, Georgia, and the former president of the American Black Chiropractic Association; and he generously lent his wisdom, courage, and inspiring leadership ability above and beyond the call of his profession; and

WHEREAS, he served as co-host of a television program in Atlanta called Issues and Answers, spending his time educating the citizens of Georgia about important issues; and

WHEREAS, the passing of this generous, kind, and devoted family man leaves an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, all of Georgia has been blessed and enriched by the life of Dr. James Clarence Mosley, Jr., and it is fitting for the House of Representatives to express regrets at his passing and extend condolences to this family.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join together to express their deepest regret at the passing of Dr. James Clarence Mosley, Jr., and extend their most sincere condolences to his family.

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 Dr. James Clarence Mosley, Jr.