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HR 1479: Evans, Larry Cornelius; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 1479

By: Representatives Herring of the 145th, Dickey of the 134th, Washburn of the 144th, and Crowe of the 118th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Larry Cornelius Evans; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Larry Cornelius Evans on October 6, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Larry Cornelius Evans was born on July 8, 1949, in Forsyth,Georgia, a beloved son of James and Lucille Evans; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, in 1987, he was elected as the first African-American to serve on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, his community service extended to passionately serving with the Hubbard Alumni Association, American Legion Post #569, and the NAACP; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 55 years, Annie, and was blessed with three remarkable children, Chandra, Andrell, and Farrell; three wonderful grandchildren, Terence, Pierce, and Tatum; and one great grandchild, Mia; 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, Larry 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 Larry Cornelius Evans 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 Larry Cornelius Evans.