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08 LC 21 9580
Senate Resolution 699
By: Senator Golden of the 8th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Robert Jenkins on his retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Robert Jenkins retired from his position as bar manager at the Valdosta Country Club on September 29, 2007; and

WHEREAS, he began his career with the country club as caddie master and assistant bartender, and he became bar manager over 50 years ago; and

WHEREAS, he is known and loved far and wide, and he was presented the Reynolds Medal by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Bartenders Hall of Fame for his service to the country club and the community; and

WHEREAS, a retirement party was held on October 13, 2007, at the Valdosta Country Club to give his many admirers an opportunity to bid him a fond farewell; and

WHEREAS, it is only right and proper that this great and honorable man be recognized and honored for his many contributions to his community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Robert Jenkins on the event of his retirement and thank him for his many years of faithful service.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Robert Jenkins.