08 LC 95
0591
Senate
Resolution 1075
By:
Senator Tate of the 38th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Roswell O. Sutton; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Roswell O. Sutton has long been recognized by the citizens of Atlanta for the
vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to
the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; 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 85 years of service with careers at Citizens Trust
Bank, Paschal Enterprises, Paschal's Concession, Inc., and Dobbs-Paschal
Midfield Corporation; and
WHEREAS,
his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience
and diplomacy, his keen vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens
of his community have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues
and associates; and
WHEREAS,
he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished gentleman served his country in the United States Army, and
after an honorable discharge, re-enlistment, and retirement, he transferred to
the Retired Army Reserve; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sutton serves on the board of directors of numerous organizations, holds
memberships with many civic, charitable, and philanthropic groups, and has been
a member of Friendship Baptist Church for 67 years; and
WHEREAS,
he is a loving husband to his wife, Luel, and proud and doting father,
grandfather, and great-grandfather, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that
the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be
appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Roswell O. Sutton for his over eight decades of efficient, effective,
unselfish, and dedicated public service and extend him the most sincere best
wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Roswell O.
Sutton.