HR780: HR780 Earl, Gary Everett; condolences

25 LC 112 3551 House Resolution 780 By: Representatives Reese of the 140th and Hugley of the 141st A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Gary Everett Earl; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Gary Everett Earl on March 23, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, Gary Everett Earl was born on January 4, 1963, in Hart ford, Connecticut, a4 beloved son of Roy and Clote Earl, and he was raised and educated in Columbus, Georgia;5 and6 WHEREAS, he dedicated 30 years of his professional life to TSYS , where he earned the7 respect and admiration of his colleagues through his hard work, integrity, and generosity of8 spirit; and9 WHEREAS, Gary Everett Earl served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with10 the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and11 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Gary Everett Earl was an active member of12 The Edge Church in Columbus; and13 H. R. 780 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3551 WHEREAS, he was blessed with three remarkable children, Giovan, Jalen, and Brianna, as14 well as one wonderful granddaughter, Harleigh; and15 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern16 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his17 family and friends were admired by others; and18 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation19 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he20 made this world a better place in which to live; and21 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Gary Everett Earl will long be remembered22 for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great23 fortune of knowing him.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Gary Everett Earl and26 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the29 family of Gary Everett Earl.30 H. R. 780 - 2 -