Bill Text: GA HR1002 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Bishop, Dr. Eugene M.; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR1002 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1002-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1002
By:
Representatives Burns of the
157th,
Parrish of the
156th,
Tankersley of the
158th,
Dutton of the
166th,
Ralston of the
7th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Dr. Eugene M. Bishop; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Dr. Eugene M. Bishop on March 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Bishop was born in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved son of the late George and
Gussie Bishop; and
WHEREAS,
he was educated in the Atlanta public schools and served as a guardian of this
nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Bishop was the retired owner and president of Health Services Centers, Inc.,
a multifacility corporation that was established in 1970 and owned long-term
health care facilities, acute care hospitals, and pharmacies; and
WHEREAS,
he was active in both state and national health care trade associations, serving
as president of the Georgia Health Care Association and regional vice president,
first vice president, and two term national president of the American Health
Care Association; and
WHEREAS,
a staunch and loyal supporter of Georgia Southern University, Dr. Bishop served
on the school's board of trustees, was a member of the school's Business
Advisory Council for the School of Business, and was a board member and
executive committee member of the university's Athletic Foundation;
and
WHEREAS,
the single largest contributor to the Georgia Southern Athletics Department, Dr.
Bishop was responsible for the funding of the Bishop Fieldhouse at Paulson
Stadium and was honored by the school with the Southern Conference Distinguished
Service Award, a Friend of the University Award, and the Honorary Doctor of
Letters; and
WHEREAS, he was the proud father of Gray and Nikki Bishop and Traci and Jay Stillman and drew great joy from his grandchildren, Griffyn and Gavin Bishop; and
WHEREAS, he was the proud father of Gray and Nikki Bishop and Traci and Jay Stillman and drew great joy from his grandchildren, Griffyn and Gavin Bishop; and
WHEREAS,
in addition to his children and grandchildren, Dr. Bishop leaves behind many who
will cherish his memory, including his niece, Kathleen Guy; his nephew, Gary
Bishop; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Abigail Guy, Garrett Guy, and Levi
Bishop; and special friend and extended family, Nancy Addison, Drew and Shanna
Addison, Trip Addison, and Lindsay Addison; and
WHEREAS,
he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he
demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS,
he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of
his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous man, Dr. Bishop will long be remembered for his
love of family and friendship, and this loyal father, grandfather, uncle, and
friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing
him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dr. Eugene M. Bishop and
express their deepest and most sincere regret at 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
Dr. Eugene M. Bishop.
