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Senate
Resolution 524
By:
Senator Thomas of the 2nd
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Alderman Clifton Jones, Jr., and congratulating him upon the receipt of the
prestigious Citation Award; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Beach High School Athletic Hall of Fame Association proudly salutes Alderman
Clifton Jones, Jr., awarding him the prestigious Citation Award given for long
and meritorious service in support of Beach High School athletics;
and
WHEREAS,
Alderman Jones is a 1950 graduate of Beach High School, where he was an honor
student and extremely involved in student activities; and
WHEREAS,
after a tour of duty in the United States Army, he completed his studies at then
Georgia State College and upon graduation worked for the United States Postal
Service where he rose to a supervisory position before retiring after 28 years;
and
WHEREAS,
over the years, he developed many hobbies and civic interests and became a
strong community activist, devoting his time, talents, and energy to the Liberty
City-Richfield Community Association, the NAACP Board, the Chatham County
Democratic Committee, the American Legion Post 660, the Curtis V. Cooper Health
Center, and many other civic groups; and
WHEREAS,
he has been recognized, appreciated, and honored by many groups for his civic
efforts involving Tatumville Lake, Tatumville Community Center, Liberty
Community Center, Tremont Park basketball court, Wells Park renovation, the
development of Ogeecheeton Park, and drainage system improvements throughout the
fifth district, among others; and
WHEREAS,
he is also a charter member of the Beach High School Athletic Hall of Fame where
he has served with steadfastness and efficiency as the treasurer longer than
anyone can recall; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Jones gives of himself tirelessly, unselfishly, and in a quiet and dignified manner, but when he speaks, everyone listens.
WHEREAS, Alderman Jones gives of himself tirelessly, unselfishly, and in a quiet and dignified manner, but when he speaks, everyone listens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this
body
recognize the outstanding civic contributions of Alderman Clifton Jones, Jr., and congratulate him upon his receipt of the prestigious Citation Award.
recognize the outstanding civic contributions of Alderman Clifton Jones, Jr., and congratulate him upon his receipt of the prestigious Citation Award.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Alderman Clifton Jones,
Jr.