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House Resolution 225
By: Representative Horner of the 3
rd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Kyran George Battersby; 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 Kyran George Battersby on January 8, 2025; and3
WHEREAS, he was born on March 5, 1951, in Dublin, Ireland, a beloved son of William4
Augustine and Gladys Mary Battersby; and5
WHEREAS, Kyran George Battersby moved from Ireland to Chattanooga, Tennessee, in6
1971 and then moved to the Northwest Georgia area in 1994, where he would reside in7
Ringgold, Georgia, with his family; and8
WHEREAS, in his professional career, he enjoyed gainful employment as part of Kelly9
Cadillac's Sales Department, retiring in 2014 after more than 30 years of dedicated service;10
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WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Janet, and was blessed with two12
remarkable children, Anjanette and Kyran; and13
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WHEREAS, Kyran George Battersby was a wonderful family man who dearly loved his
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wife, family, and pets, including his favorite raccoons, and he was known as the Master15
Griller and Meat Smoker, always enjoying the time he spent preparing meals for those he16
loved; and17
WHEREAS, a true Irish man blessed with the "gift of gab," Kyran George Battersby never18
met a stranger and enjoyed talking to anyone he encountered; and19
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Kyran George Battersby will long be20
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who21
had the great fortune of knowing him.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Kyran George Battersby24
and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27
family of Kyran George Battersby.28
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