| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3463 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 709 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Gaines of the 120 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Persinger of the 119 |
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| 10 | 10 | | Erwin of the 32 |
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| 13 | 13 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 14 | 14 | | Recognizing and commending Kenneth Rogers Bridges; and for other purposes. |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, Kenneth Rogers Bridges has captured and preserved the rich history and culture2 |
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| 17 | 17 | | of rural Georgia in the 1940s through his vivid storytelling, allowing readers to experience3 |
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| 18 | 18 | | firsthand the values, struggles, and experiences of that era; and4 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, he writes with a deep appreciation for his early years of financial hardship,5 |
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| 20 | 20 | | shaped by the love of a caring family who instilled in him the importance of hard work,6 |
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| 21 | 21 | | education, and moral values; and7 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, his literary talent enables him to share his memories in a way that draws readers8 |
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| 23 | 23 | | into his colorful narratives, ensuring that the stories of a vanishing time remain alive for9 |
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| 24 | 24 | | future generations; and10 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Kenneth Rogers Bridges holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in11 |
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| 26 | 26 | | vocational agriculture from the University of Georgia, and he has dedicated his career to12 |
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| 27 | 27 | | teaching the subject at several Georgia schools; and13 |
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| 28 | 28 | | H. R. 709 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, he has further served as chairman of the Board of Education for Oconee |
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| 32 | 32 | | County, chairman of farm services for Jackson County, and as a member of numerous15 |
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| 33 | 33 | | educational and agricultural boards and committees; and16 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high17 |
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| 35 | 35 | | ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom18 |
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| 36 | 36 | | which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved19 |
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| 37 | 37 | | through overcoming the many challenges of life; and20 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, Kenneth Rogers Bridges is a person of magnanimous strengths with an21 |
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| 39 | 39 | | unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and22 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23 |
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| 41 | 41 | | remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.24 |
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| 42 | 42 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 |
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| 43 | 43 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Kenneth Rogers Bridges for his many26 |
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| 44 | 44 | | outstanding contributions to North Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for27 |
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| 45 | 45 | | continued health and happiness.28 |
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| 46 | 46 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to30 |
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| 48 | 48 | | Kenneth Rogers Bridges.31 |
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| 49 | 49 | | H. R. 709 |
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