Bill Text: GA SR1646 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1646 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Grier, Mr. Arthur; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1646 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1646-Enrolled.html

10 LC 94 3597

Senate Resolution 1646

By: Senator Tate of the 38th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Arthur Grier; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Arthur Grier on April 25, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Grier was born on July 16, 1931, in Sharon, Georgia, a beloved son of Joe and Sadie Grier; and

WHEREAS, he received vocational training from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Clayton State College, and the Georgia State Association of Power Engineers, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Grier was baptized at Friendship C.M.E. Church in Raytown and was an active member of Cosmopolitan A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, where he served faithfully on the board of stewards, board of trustees, and as president of the male chorus, coordinator of the clothing ministry, and pro tem of the steward board; and

WHEREAS, he served as a co-owner of a Tasty Freeze eatery in Atlanta, worked for the Crown Candy Company and the Atlanta Steel Company, and dedicated 34 years of loyal service to the Ford Motor Company; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Grier was united in love and marriage to Mary Welborn in 1954, and was blessed with two remarkable children, Shimon and Atonjular, and a wonderful granddaughter, Shimena; and

WHEREAS, active in his community, Mr. Grier was a mason and member of the Ford Motor Company Times Retirees Club and enjoyed deep sea fishing, Braves baseball, exercising, and listening to gospel music; 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. Grier will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Arthur Grier and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. Arthur Grier.