Bill Text: GA HR110 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 110 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Paschal, Mr. James Vaughn; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-01-26 - House Read and Adopted [HR110 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR110-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 110

By: Representative Brooks of the 63rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Vaughn Paschal; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the passing of one of its finest citizens and businessmen, Mr. James Vaughn Paschal, on November 28, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Paschal was born on October 8, 1920, in Thomson, Georgia, the beloved son of the late Henry and Lizzie Paschal; and

WHEREAS, educated in the public schools of McDuffie County, Georgia, Mr. Paschal's entrepreneurial spirit was ignited at the age of 13, when he constructed and opened a shoe shine business with the goal to raise enough capital to finance a bigger business; and

WHEREAS, following a noble and courageous stint in the United States Army and working for two years with the Pullman Company, Mr. Paschal partnered with his brother, Robert, to make their life-long dream of opening a restaurant become reality; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Paschal and his brother opened Paschal's Restaurant as a 30 seat luncheonette in 1947 and expanded to a larger location in 1959 in order to bring their southern style home cooking to more hungry and loyal patrons; and

WHEREAS, in 1967, the Paschals opened the Paschal Motor Hotel, a 120 room lodging with a swimming pool, a restaurant, and numerous meeting rooms, which served as meeting places for key civil rights leaders and strategists, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Paschal's Restaurant grew in fame and popularity, with visits from political leaders, community activists, and such distinguished figures as President Bill Clinton; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Paschal was honored with numerous awards during his lifetime, including The Lifetime Achievement Award in Business by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, The Trailblazer Award by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers, and the 50+ Years in Business Award from the Atlanta Business League and was an inductee in their Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Paschal was united in love and marriage for 58 years to the late Phyllis Paschal and the couple was blessed with a remarkable son, Curtis; and

WHEREAS, this talented businessman's work ethic, determination, vision, deliberate decisions, and supportive nature will long be remembered by family, friends, employees, and neighbors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor the life and memory of Mr. James Vaughn Paschal and commend his great achievements.

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 Mr. Paschal's family.