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08 LC 95 0437
House Resolution 1439
By: Representatives Floyd of the 147th, Black of the 174th, Royal of the 171st, Greene of the 149th, Keown of the173rd, and others

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Mr. William Pope "Billy" Langdale; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. William Pope "Billy" Langdale has served this state with distinction for 25 years as a member of the State Transportation Board; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Langdale was elected to the board in 1988, and served as its chairman from April, 1995 until April, 1996; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Langdale was born on February 10, 1921, in Valdosta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he graduated from Valdosta High School and went on to attend the University of Georgia, 1938-40; Mercer University, 1940; Valdosta State College, 1940; the University of Georgia, 1941; and the Naval War College, 1951; and

WHEREAS, he served his country honorably in the United States Marines from 1942 until 1950, receiving the Bronze Star in the Battle of Piva Forks, Bougainville, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel; and

WHEREAS, he is senior vice president of The Langdale Company, and has other affiliations with Langdale Ford Company, Langdale Timber Company, and Langdale Forest Products Company; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Langdale is a member of the Valdosta Country Club, the Elks Club, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Masonic Order, Knights Templar, Shriners, and the First Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Langdale is widowed and has three wonderful children, William Pope Langdale, Jr., Robert Harley Langdale, and Mary Jacquelyn Langdale Dickey.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Mr. William Pope "Billy" Langdale and commend him for his long and valuable service to the State Transportation Board, his community, and the state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. William Pope "Billy" Langdale.