HR551: HR551 Stuckey, Norman Joseph, Jr.; condolences

25 LC 112 3314 House Resolution 551 By: Representative Powell of the 33rd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr. on March 3, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr. was born on January 29, 1933, in Cadwell, Georgia,4 a beloved son of Norman Joseph Stuckey Sr. and Allene Stuckey; and5 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United6 States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans as a member of the7 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles; and8 WHEREAS, after completing his military service, he worked at Robins Air Force Base as9 an aircraft mechanic and was later promoted to the role of cont racting officer, where he10 played an essential role in procuring weapons systems and parts; and11 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Almaleen, on July 4, 1953, and12 the two were blessed with two remarkable children, Mike and Tim , six wonderful13 grandchildren, and 16 exceptional great-grandchildren; and14 H. R. 551 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3314 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Norman Joseph Stuckey J r . s e r v e d a s a15 member of Cadwell Baptist Church, where he held the role of deacon and performed many16 acts of service for his community, as well as Dudley Baptist Church; and17 WHEREAS, he took great joy in cultivating his Christmas tree farm, carefully maintaining18 it and crafting wreaths to bring holiday cheer to families throughout the community; and19 WHEREAS, in the later years of his life, he was a beloved resident of Magnolia Estates, now20 known as The Grove, where his kindness, humor, and generosity endeared him to staff and21 fellow residents, culminating in his recognition as Valentine's King of the Grove; and22 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation23 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he24 made this world a better place in which to live; and25 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Norman Joseph Stucke y Jr. will long be26 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who27 had the great fortune of knowing him.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Norman Joseph Stuckey30 Jr. and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the33 family of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr.34 H. R. 551 - 2 -