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Senate
Resolution 661
By:
Senator Heath of the 31st
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and remembering the life of James Pollard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
James Pollard, who was born and raised in Bremen, Georgia and was cherished
throughout the community as the voice of the Bremen High School Blue Devils;
and
WHEREAS,
he graduated from Bremen High School before attending West Georgia College and
later graduating from the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Bremen,
Georgia, where he served as a lay leader, was a member of the Methodist Men, and
taught Sunday school; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Pollard announced football games for Bremen High School for more than 48
years, and he was an active participant in public life, serving civic
organizations such as the Cub Scouts and various Little League teams; and
WHEREAS,
he showed admirable courage throughout his life, standing up to persons in power
without ever compromising his own beliefs; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Pollard's immense dedication to the Bremen community was surpassed only by
his loving devotion to his family, and he was a stellar husband to Yvonne for
over 60 years; a wonderful father to Rick, Skip, and Dave; and a constant source
of encouragement for his seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
as in life he has commanded the esteem of several generations of colleagues,
neighbors, and Bremen High School students, it is fitting and proper at his
passing that this body salute such a distinguished citizen of the State of
Georgia and the United States.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and
remember the inspiring life of Mr. James Pollard, express their profound
appreciation for his tremendous service to his community and to this state, and
extend their sincerest condolences to his family.
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 Mr. James
Pollard.