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House Resolution 20EX
By: Representative Bennett of the 94
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of James Edward "Sonny" Wynn; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of James Edward "Sonny" Wynn; and3
WHEREAS, James Edward "Sonny" Wynn was born on July 9, 1934, in Douglas County,4
Georgia, a beloved son of Willie and Louise Kemp Wynn; and5
WHEREAS, Sonny graduated from Hutcheson High School in 1952 and, recognizing the6
need to learn a trade, enrolled in trade school to acquire carpentry skills; and7
WHEREAS, he worked during the day as a laborer in the construction industry and attended8
night school to learn how to read blueprints, ultimately dedicating over 36 years to Beers9
Construction Company before his retirement in 1994 as a brick mason foreman; and10
WHEREAS, beyond his professional life, Sonny utilized his blueprint reading and carpentry11
skills to benefit the Douglasville community, contributing to the construction of many family12
homes as well as Fairfield A.M.E. Church and the Tranquil A.M.E. Church sanctuary, where13
the Fellowship Hall is named in his honor; and14
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WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Catherine, and was blessed with
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seven remarkable children, Dwight, Dennis, Kendra, Cathy, Carla, Douglas, and Daniel; four16
wonderful grandchildren, Kendall, Joya, Chelsea, and Kristian; and one outstanding17
great-grandchild, Paiyton; and18
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern19
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his20
family and friends were admired by others; and21
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation22
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he23
made this world a better place in which to live; and24
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Sonny will long be remembered for his25
love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great26
fortune of knowing him.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of James Edward "Sonny"29
Wynn and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32
family of James Edward "Sonny" Wynn.33
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