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Senate
Resolution 670
By:
Senator Chapman of the 3rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of and expressing regret at the passing of George R. Jacobus, Jr.; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on January 4, 2007, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most
distinguished citizens with the passing of George R. Jacobus, Jr.;
and
WHEREAS,
this long-time resident of St. Simons Island was long recognized by the citizens
of his community for the vital role he played in leadership and for his deep
personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia and the United
States; and
WHEREAS,
he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community as evidenced
dramatically by his many years of superlative service as a school teacher;
and
WHEREAS,
this extraordinary man also served as an active member of the American Legion
Guale Post 4092, Veterans of Foreign Wars; the Golden Isles Lions Club, Lodge
707 F & AM; St. Marks Episcopal Church; and the Glynn County Republican
Party; and
WHEREAS,
he served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United
States army during the Second World War as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne
Division; and
WHEREAS,
he was renowned for 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 his community, earning him the respect and
admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
this singular gentleman was a person of magnanimous strengths with an
unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness;
and
WHEREAS, the passing of this generous, kind, and devoted family man leaves an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family and friends.
WHEREAS, the passing of this generous, kind, and devoted family man leaves an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family and friends.
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 George R. Jacobus, Jr.,
and commend him for a lifetime of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated
public service.
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 George R.
Jacobus, Jr.