SR214: SR214 Sims, Phillip Hampton; condolences

25 LC 129 0186 Senate Resolution 214 By: Senators Harbin of the 16th, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Strickland of the 42nd, Walker III of the 20th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Phillip Hampton Sims; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Phillip Hampton Sims on February 7, 2025; and 3 WHEREAS, Phillip Hampton Sims was born in 1956 in Forest Park, Georgia, to the late4 H.B. Sims and Theresa Staples Sims; and5 WHEREAS, he and his family moved to Tyrone, Georgia, in 1966 and put down roots on a6 gorgeous farm; and7 WHEREAS, after college, he opened a family business, S&S Glass, in Tyrone and served8 the community at the College Park Fire Department, where he was a fireman for 26 years,9 retiring in 2007; and 10 WHEREAS, he will be remembered for his big fish personality, providing an endless source11 of stories; for his desire to not only embrace the outdoors but to instill that passion in others;12 and for his selfless, unconditional love of family and friends, for whom he was always13 willing to provide anything he could.14 S. R. 214 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0186 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body15 join in honoring the life and memory of Phillip Hampton Sims and express their deepest and16 most sincere regret at his passing.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed18 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the family of19 Phillip Hampton Sims.20 S. R. 214 - 2 -