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House
Resolution 815
By:
Representatives Black of the
174th,
Royal of the
171st,
McCall of the
30th,
Houston of the
170th,
Carter of the
175th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the memory of Honorable Henry Lee Reaves and expressing regret at his passing;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
news of the passing of Honorable Henry Lee Reaves of Quitman, former long-time
chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and known
affectionately as "Mr. Agriculture," is received with deep regret by this body;
and
WHEREAS,
the life led by this distinguished gentleman of 87 years rendered his name dear
to the hearts of his family, friends, and fellow citizens alike;
and
WHEREAS,
he was a long-time state representative who came to the General Assembly of
Georgia in 1963 and retired in 2000. He served 38 years with seven governors,
beginning with Governor Carl Sanders. He was a champion of agriculture research
and development and worked tirelessly for extension service and research in the
University System of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he served as chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
for 28 years, having previously chaired the House Committee on Natural Resources
and Environment with water as his main focus; and
WHEREAS,
the National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry was initiated and heavily
influenced by his vision, and the main arena is named in his honor. He was
inducted into the University of Georgia Agriculture Alumni Association Hall of
Fame in 1998. Friends endowed a scholarship in his honor as a way to extend
appreciation to him for his long-standing commitment to Georgia's youth and
Georgia agriculture and perpetuate his love and support of Georgia's youth. He
retired from Norfolk-Southern Railways public affairs department, where he
specialized in agriculture issues; and
WHEREAS,
he was a combat veteran of World War II, when he honorably served his country as
a pilot in the European theater; and
WHEREAS,
while in life he commanded the esteem of his fellow Georgians, in his death we
mingle our sympathies with the grief of his family, friends, and fellow
citizens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body honor the memory of Honorable Henry Lee Reaves and express their
regret at his passing.
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
Honorable Henry Lee Reaves.