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Senate Resolution 515
By: Senators Orrock of the 36th, Jackson of the 41st, Sims of the 12th, Watson of the 11th,
Summers of the 13th and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Larry Wayne Grogan; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Larry Wayne Grogan on March 20, 2025; and3
WHEREAS, Larry Wayne Grogan was born on November 27, 1937, in Mitchell County, a4
beloved son of George Hayes Grogan and Ruth Lemacks Grogan; and5
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United6
States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and 7
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Larry Wayne Grogan was an active member8
of First Baptist Church of Camilla; and9
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Kay, and was blessed with two10
remarkable children, Paige and Matt, and a wonderful grandchild, Caroline; and11
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WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
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for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his13
family and friends were admired by others; and14
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation15
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he16
made this world a better place in which to live; and17
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Larry Wayne Grogan will long be18
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who19
had the great fortune of knowing him.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body21
join in honoring the life and memory of Larry Wayne Grogan and express their deepest and22
most sincere regret at his passing.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed24
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Larry25
Wayne Grogan.26
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