07 LC 36
0643
House
Resolution 544
By:
Representative Hudson of the
124th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and remembering the life of Mr. Clarence Clayborn "Clay" Chamblee III; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Clarence Clayborn "Clay" Chamblee III was born to the late Clarence C.
Chamblee, Jr., and Helen Brown Chamblee of Sparta, Georgia, where he was raised;
and
WHEREAS,
he worked in the insurance industry for most of his professional career,
spending the last 14 years in Hancock County as the agent for Hancock County
Farm Bureau; and
WHEREAS,
his successes in the business world included numerous awards and recognitions,
but he considered his biggest success to be his wonderful, loving family;
and
WHEREAS,
a friend to many, Clay Chamblee is remembered for his devotion to his wife and
for his great love of his family, especially his children and grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
he touched the hearts and lives of everyone he met and was esteemed throughout
the insurance industry and the community of Hancock County as a forthright
businessman and a gentleman of unimpeachable character; and
WHEREAS,
he is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Diane Wells Chamblee; his
wonderful children and their spouses, Marc and Lisa Ziegler Chamblee and Heather
Chamblee Russell and Russ Russell; his grandchildren, Rett Russell, Chamblee
Russell, Eli Chamblee, and Caleb Chamblee; and numerous cousins, nieces, and
nephews; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia has lost one of its most distinguished citizens with the unfortunate
passing of Mr. Clarence Clayborn "Clay" Chamblee III.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join together to express their deepest regret at the passing of Mr.
Clarence Clayborn "Clay" Chamblee III and extend their most sincere condolences
to his family.
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
Mr. Clarence Clayborn "Clay" Chamblee III.