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House Resolution 380
By: Representatives Hugley of the 141
st
, Reese of the 140
th
, Buckner of the 137
th
, and Smith
of the 138
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending James and Patricia Gant upon their retirement; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, James and Patricia Gant have diligently and conscientiously devoted3
innumerable hours of their time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their4
community, as evidenced dramatically by their superlative service with State Farm; and5
WHEREAS, during his distinguished career, James dedicated 46 years of service to State6
Farm, beginning as a dual claim adjuster from 1978 to 1983 and becoming the first African7
American to open a State Farm agency in Columbus, Georgia, in 1983; and8
WHEREAS, Patricia worked alongside her husband as his office manager for 41 years,9
beginning her tenure at the agency's opening in July 1983 and ending her career with their10
joint retirement on July 31, 2024; and11
WHEREAS, these distinguished individuals have given inspiration to many through their12
high ideals, morals, and deep concern for their fellow citizens, and they possess the vast13
wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character achieved through14
overcoming the many challenges of life; and15
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WHEREAS, they are individuals of magnanimous strengths with unimpeachable reputations
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for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and17
WHEREAS, James and Patricia Gant have served with honor and distinction as part of the18
State Farm Insurance Company, and their vision and unyielding commitment to excellence19
will be sorely missed; and20
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these distinguished individuals be21
appropriately honored during this special time.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body recognize and commend James and Patricia Gant for their decades24
of service to State Farm; congratulate them upon the grand occasion of their retirement; and25
extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to James28
and Patricia Gant.29
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