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Senate
Resolution 415
By:
Senator Tolleson of the 20th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Earl H. Cheek; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Earl H. Cheek has provided a lifetime of service to his family, community, and
country and was recently honored by the attendance of over 60 relatives and
special friends at a dinner to celebrate his 90th birthday; and
WHEREAS,
there is great affection and respect for Earl Cheek, well known as "Mr. Cheek"
and "Gramps" to a host of young people; and
WHEREAS,
Earl H. Cheek grew up in Dodge County as the oldest of five brothers with five
older sisters and enjoys talking about the days when they all picked cotton;
and
WHEREAS,
he served his country in World War II and continued in the Air Force Reserves,
reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel; and
WHEREAS,
he attended Middle Georgia College and went on to the University of Georgia
where he earned a Bachelor of Science in 1937 and a Master´s in Education
in 1951; and
WHEREAS,
he was named to the University of Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2000 for
his many contributions in the field of vocational agriculture; and
WHEREAS,
he served for 37 years as a teacher, during which time he established two
vocational agriculture departments and trained and supervised ten University of
Georgia student teachers in vocational agriculture; and
WHEREAS,
most of his teaching career was spent at Perry High School, and he is a charter
member of the Georgia Vocational and Extension Service Coordinating Committee
and served on the state Agriculture Education Committee; and
WHEREAS,
he was also awarded the National FFA Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award and
was named Georgia Retired Educator of the year in 1997; and
WHEREAS,
he also served as an administrative aide to United States Senator Sam Nunn and
as field director for Congressman Richard Ray; and
WHEREAS,
he and his wife, Norma, live in Perry and enjoy spending time with their large
family and many friends; and
WHEREAS,
Earl H. Cheek is a beloved man and has provided a lifetime of service to his
family, community, and state, and it is only fitting that this body recognize
his accomplishments.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Earl H. Cheek for his outstanding contributions to education and the State of
Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Earl H. Cheek.