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House
Resolution 462
By:
Representative Sellier of the
136th
A
RESOLUTION
Celebrating
the life of John Charles Alden and offering condolences upon his passing; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
John Charles Alden was born on February 7, 1920; and
WHEREAS,
he graduated from the University of Georgia in 1941, and served in the Navy in
the Pacific theater aboard a destroyer; and
WHEREAS,
after serving his country, he joined Woolfolk Chemical Works, retiring as vice
president of research and development 40 years later; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia-South Carolina Peach Growers Association presented Mr. Alden with a
plaque naming him "Mr. Peach" in 1982 for his outstanding service to the peach
industry; and
WHEREAS,
he was a past president of the Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society
of America; and
WHEREAS,
after his retirement, he worked with his son Tommy in developing County Line
Nursery in Byron, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he was an avid golfer and was a founding member of Pine Needles Country Club and
a former club champion; and
WHEREAS,
he was a life-long member of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church and served in
numerous leadership capacities with the church; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Alden is survived by his wife of 65 years, Emma Ruth; children, John, Jr.,
Jimmie, Tommy, and Brenda; and several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body celebrate the life well lived of John Charles Alden and offer condolences to his family and friends upon his passing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body celebrate the life well lived of John Charles Alden and offer condolences to his family and friends upon his passing.
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 the family of
John Charles Alden.