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HR 2014: Adams, John Widner; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 2014

By: Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Smith of the 18th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of John Widner Adams; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of John Widner Adams; and

WHEREAS, John Widner Adams was born on May 8, 1928, in Carrollton, Georgia, a beloved son of Mary Carolyn Widner Adams and Isaac Olin Adams; 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 Korean War; and

WHEREAS, following his military service, he dedicated his professional career to serving rural Georgia as a soil conservationist, providing expert guidance in land stewardship, water management, and agricultural sustainability; and

WHEREAS, John Widner Adams volunteered countless hours of his time and energy toward his community, including his work with the Lyons Recreation Department to design and improve athletic facilities at Partin Park; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Addie, and was cherished by his loved ones as a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who demonstrated unwavering love and commitment; 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, John Widner Adams 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 John Widner Adams 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 John Widner Adams.