House Resolution 1373
By: Representative Buckner of the 137th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Edwin Marion Self, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Edwin Marion Self, Jr., at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, Edwin Marion Self, Jr., was born on March 25, 1928, in Warm Springs,
Georgia, a beloved son of Edwin Marion Self, Sr., and Maggie Thompson Self; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Self was the oldest living member of First
Baptist Church in Warm Springs, Georgia, and served many years as a deacon and
brotherhood director; and
WHEREAS, he served on the Warm Springs City Council for over 30 years, was a member
of the Men's Club, and was instrumental in the building of the ball field and community
center; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Dorothy, and was blessed with
four remarkable children, Edwin, Gayle, Debra, and Dennis; and ten wonderful
grandchildren, Edwin, Libby, Emily, Michael, Morgan, Joy, Jill, Victoria, Jessica, and
Michael; as well as ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Self will long be remembered for his
love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Edwin Marion Self, Jr.,
and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Edwin Marion Self, Jr.