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Senate Resolution 260
By: Senator Mangham of the 55th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending James S. Clark, recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Community Service Award; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of the Sherman Town community in Stone Mountain,3
Georgia, James S. Clark has faithfully served his fellow citizens as a chauffeur, care giver,4
handyman, and dedicated provider of meals for the homebound and those in need, preparing5
weekly meals and cooking for the Forever Young Senior Group twice a month; and6
WHEREAS, he has further served his community as president of the Stone Mountain Day7
Committee for over 30 years; actively participated in Piney Grove Lodge 585, where he8
served a term as Worshipful Master; and contributed to local sports as a player-coach for the9
Stone Mountain A's softball team for 15 years; and10
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, he is a lifelong member of St. Paul A.M.E.11
Church who has served as part of the Trustee Board and the St. Paul Male Chorus; and12
WHEREAS, a proud veteran, James S. Clark has also served as a guardian of this nation's13
freedom and liberty with the United States Army, completing two tours in Vietnam and14
earning two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star; and15
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WHEREAS, as additional testament to his dedication to those in need, he has received
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numerous awards and recognitions throughout his church and community for his untiring and17
selfless contributions on behalf of others; and18
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high19
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom20
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved21
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and22
WHEREAS, James S. Clark is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable23
reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and24
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary individual be25
appropriately honored during this special time.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27
recognize and commend James S. Clark, recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.28
Community Service Award, and extend sincere best wishes for future health, happiness, and29
success.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to James S. Clark.32
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