07 LC 37
0529
House
Resolution 802
By:
Representatives Smith of the
113th,
Martin of the
47th,
Harbin of the
118th,
Lewis of the
15th,
Jones of the
46th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and remembering the life of Lonzo Judson Akin; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia lost one of its most distinguished citizens with the
passing of Lonzo Judson Akin on June 22, 2005, at the age of 80;
and
WHEREAS,
he was the son of the late Horace and Clella Akin and he was preceded in death
by his son, Steve Akin; and
WHEREAS,
L.J. graduated from Chamblee High School in 1941 and Auburn University in 1949;
and
WHEREAS,
he was a member of the Atlanta Athletic Club since 1959 where he enjoyed playing
golf and cards with his many friends; and
WHEREAS,
L. J. cofounded Akin and Flanders, Inc., with Frank Flanders in 1963, creating a
long and lasting relationship; and
WHEREAS,
he was a past president of the Georgia Chapter of the Associated General
Contractors; and
WHEREAS,
he established the L. Judson Akin Presidential Scholarship for students of the
same circumstances as he had as a young person wanting an education but not
having available funds; and
WHEREAS,
L. J. is survived by his wife, Patsy B. Akin; son Judson C. Akin; son Mark and
his wife Gina Burkhalter; daughter Marsha Akin Loftin; daughter Natalie B. and
her husband Peter Hayes; brother Dean Akin and his wife Wanda Akin; sister Lila
and her husband Wendell Elrod; grandchildren Clint and Heather Loftin, Erin and
Nick Curry, Ansley and Lee Willis, J.P., Ben, and Bailey Hayes, and Natalie,
Sam, and Olivia Burkhalter; and one great-grandson, Logan Judson Curry;
and
WHEREAS,
he was a true patriarch to his children, grandchildren, family, and friends and
will be dearly missed; and it is fitting and proper that we extend sympathy to
his family and friends.
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 Lonzo
Judson Akin 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
Lonzo Judson Akin.