| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2719 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 35 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Orrock of the 36th, Parent of the 44th, Esteves of the 35th, |
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| 4 | 4 | | Jackson of the 41st and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Honoring the life and memory of James Leroy Kendrick Jr.; and for other purposes. |
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| 7 | 7 | | 1 |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, James Leroy Kendrick Jr. was born on November 13, 1942, in Jewell, Georgia,2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | to James Leroy Kendrick Sr. and Velma Ingram Kendrick Lee, embodying the values of hard3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | work, integrity, and community service instilled during his upbringing; and4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | WHEREAS, his natural leadership, evident even in his early years on the family farm,5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | became a defining characteristic of his life, guiding him in his many roles as a devoted6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | husband, father, businessman, and community leader; and7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, James Kendrick's 58 year-long marriage to his beloved wife, Mildred Nipper8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Kendrick, formed the bedrock of his life, providing him with unwavering support and9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | partnership in both personal and professional endeavors, reflecting a love story that inspired10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | all who knew them; and11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, his faith in God was the cornerstone of his life, first nurtured at Trinity CME12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | Church in Jewell, Georgia, and later exemplified through over 50 years of service and13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | leadership at Williams Memorial CME Church in Augusta; and14 |
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| 21 | 21 | | S. R. 35 |
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| 22 | 22 | | - 1 - 25 LC 112 2719 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, James Kendrick arrived in Augusta in 1963 with a heart committed to uplifting |
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| 25 | 25 | | others; offering mentorship, inspiration, and guidance to countless individuals in his16 |
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| 26 | 26 | | community; and nurturing future leaders as well as empowering them to achieve their17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | dreams; and18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, as President of Augusta Blueprint & Microfilm Inc. and founder of Creative19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | Colors Inc., James Kendrick built businesses that were not only successful enterprises but20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | also vehicles for community empowerment, earning him respect and admiration as "Mr. K"21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | among employees and peers; and22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, his entrepreneurial achievements included national recognition when Augusta23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | Blueprint & Microfilm Inc. was named "Minority Retail Business of the Year" in 1984 and24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | the White House and Creative Colors Inc. became a pioneering vendor for the Georgia25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | Lottery; and26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, James Kendrick's commitment to community service was unparalleled, as27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | evidenced by his leadership roles on numerous boards and organizations, including Chair of28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the CSRA Business League, and29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | member of the Governor's Task Force on Welfare Reform; and30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, his advocacy for families, small businesses, and communities extended through31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | his service with the Richmond County Department of Family and Children Services, Augusta32 |
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| 42 | 42 | | Jaycees, and other civic organizations where his vision and compassion transformed lives;33 |
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| 43 | 43 | | and34 |
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| 44 | 44 | | S. R. 35 |
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| 46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, James Kendrick's extraordinary legacy of leadership, service, and mentorship |
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| 47 | 47 | | 35 |
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| 48 | 48 | | was not confined to his professional achievements but lived on in the countless lives he36 |
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| 49 | 49 | | touched and the seeds of hope and opportunity he planted; and37 |
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| 50 | 50 | | WHEREAS, he leaves behind a loving and devoted family, including his wife, Mildred38 |
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| 51 | 51 | | Nipper Kendrick; his children, Chandra Kendrick, Audrey Kendrick, Steven B. Kendrick39 |
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| 52 | 52 | | (Pamela), and Kelli L. Kendrick; his sister, Stella L. Kendrick; and his granddaughters,40 |
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| 53 | 53 | | Kiwah Kendrick, Alexandria Kendrick, and Leigha Kendrick, all of whom carry forward his41 |
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| 54 | 54 | | spirit of love and service; and42 |
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| 55 | 55 | | WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes that James Leroy Kendrick Jr. was a shining43 |
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| 56 | 56 | | example of faith, leadership, and community dedication whose remarkable life and enduring44 |
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| 57 | 57 | | legacy serve as an inspiration to all.45 |
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| 58 | 58 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body46 |
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| 59 | 59 | | honor and celebrate the life of James Leroy Kendrick Jr., commend his lifelong commitment47 |
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| 60 | 60 | | to faith, family, and community, and express their deepest condolences to his family and48 |
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| 61 | 61 | | friends.49 |
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| 62 | 62 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed50 |
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| 63 | 63 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of51 |
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| 64 | 64 | | James Leroy Kendrick Jr.52 |
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| 65 | 65 | | S. R. 35 |
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