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House Resolution 555
By: Representative Burns of the 159
th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Craig and Diana Barrow, the inaugural recipients of the
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Vince and Barbara Dooley Friends of the UGA Libraries Award; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Vince and Barbara Dooley Friends of the UGA Libraries Award was3
established to honor individuals who make a profound difference in the lives of students,4
faculty, and the university community through their support of the University of Georgia5
(UGA) Libraries, thereby carrying on the Dooley's legacy of service; and6
WHEREAS, Craig and Diana Barrow, distinguished alumni of the UGA Class of 1965, were7
selected as the inaugural recipients of this prestigious award in recognition of their8
unwavering commitment to supporting the instruction, research, and service goals of the9
UGA Libraries; and10
WHEREAS, the Barrows are the owners of Wormsloe, a coastal Georgia site of immense11
historical, ecological, and archaeological significance originally settled in the 1730s by Craig12
Barrow's ancestor, Noble Jones, and they have worked to preserve and enhance its role as an13
educational and research resource; and14
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WHEREAS, in 2012, the Barrows, through the Wormsloe Foundation, donated 15 acres of
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land to the UGA Libraries to establish the Center for Research and Education at Wormsloe16
(CREW), creating a dynamic environment for student and faculty discovery, research, and17
experiential learning; and18
WHEREAS, the Barrows further played a crucial role in the development and success of the19
UGA Libraries' Board of Visitors, which was instrumental in securing private funding to20
construct the Russell Special Collections Building; and21
WHEREAS, their contributions have built upon a legacy deeply intertwined with the UGA22
Libraries, as Craig Barrow's ancestor, Wymberly Jones De Renne, assembled the most23
significant private collection of books and manuscripts on Georgia at Wormsloe, which was24
donated to UGA in 1938; and25
WHEREAS, the Barrows' enduring generosity, leadership, and passion for education and26
preservation have transformed their family's historical connection to UGA into a lasting27
legacy that will benefit generations of scholars, researchers, and students.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body congratulate and commend Craig and Diana Barrow, the inaugural30
recipients of the Vince and Barbara Dooley Friends of the UGA Libraries Award, and extend31
best wishes for continued success.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Craig34
and Diana Barrow.35
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