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Senate
Resolution 1195
By:
Senator Pearson of the 51st
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
regret at the passing of William R. "Bill" Mercier; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia recently lost one of its finest and most distinguished
citizens with the passing of William R. "Bill" Mercier; and
WHEREAS,
he 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 lifetime commitment to agriculture, conservation,
and apple production and marketing; and
WHEREAS,
his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience
and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the
citizens of this state, and especially Fannin County, earned him the respect and
admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished man gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals,
and deep concern for his fellow citizens and he possessed the vast wisdom which
only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS,
he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of
his life, he made this world a better place in which to live.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express
their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of William R. "Bill"
Mercier.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of William R.
"Bill" Mercier.