Bill Text: GA HR2317 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Cook, Mr. Albert "Al" Milton; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2317 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2317-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2317
By:
Representative Purcell of the
159th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mr. Albert "Al" Milton Cook; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mr. Albert "Al" Milton Cook on February 14, 2010;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Cook was born on January 29, 1933, in Louisville, Kentucky, and served as a
guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army,
valiantly and courageously serving during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS,
he was inspired by the children he met while in Korea, returning home to
volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America program and as a youth pastor in
several churches; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Cook was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, served as an
ROTC officer for four universities and 13 high schools, and was the Adjutant and
Historian for the Savannah Chapter 596 and an Americanism Officer for the
Department of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he established a program in Port Wentworth, Georgia, that purchased Christmas
gifts for the residents of Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Home which has
grown into an excellent opportunity to recognize the service of veterans
throughout the year through special events; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Cook and his loving wife, Rose, worked diligently to have the City of Port
Wentworth proclaimed one of this nation's three Purple Heart Cities in
recognition of its outstanding patriotism; and
WHEREAS,
he was a member of the Effingham County Veterans Park Committee, and he was the
inspiration behind the Purple Heart Monument at the center of the park;
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 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. Cook will long be remembered for his love
of Port Wentworth, family, and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, 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. Albert "Al" Milton Cook
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. Albert "Al" Milton Cook.
