Bill Text: GA HR129 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Thompson, Mr. Bernard C.; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-02 - House Read and Adopted [HR129 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR129-Introduced.html

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11 LC 94 3673

House Resolution 129

By: Representative Heckstall of the 62nd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bernard C. Thompson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Bernard C. Thompson on January 5, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson was born on February 17, 1912, in Brooklyn, New York, a beloved son of James and Josephine Thompson; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson was united in love and marriage to the late Gwendolyn Holder, and was blessed with ten remarkable children, Arnold; Bernard, Jr.; Dennis; Edith; Estelle; Eugene; Gerald; James; Kenneth; and Sydney; and

WHEREAS, he was the proud grandfather to 24 wonderful grandchildren, 63 amazing great-grandchildren, and 30 delightful great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, affectionately known as "Pop" by his family and friends, Mr. Thompson loved getting together with his family to go camping and hold parties, picnics, and cookouts; 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, Mr. Thompson will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal father, grandfather, cousin, 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 Mr. Bernard C. Thompson 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 Mr. Bernard C. Thompson.