House Resolution 380
By: Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Reese of the 140th, Buckner of the 137th, and Smith
of the 138th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending James and Patricia Gant upon their retirement; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, James and Patricia Gant have diligently and conscientiously devoted
innumerable hours of their time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their
community, as evidenced dramatically by their superlative service with State Farm; and
WHEREAS, during his distinguished career, James dedicated 46 years of service to State
Farm, beginning as a dual claim adjuster from 1978 to 1983 and becoming the first African
American to open a State Farm agency in Columbus, Georgia, in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Patricia worked alongside her husband as his office manager for 41 years,
beginning her tenure at the agency's opening in July 1983 and ending her career with their
joint retirement on July 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, these distinguished individuals have given inspiration to many through their
high ideals, morals, and deep concern for their fellow citizens, and they possess the vast
wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character achieved through
overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, they are individuals of magnanimous strengths with unimpeachable reputations
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, James and Patricia Gant have served with honor and distinction as part of the
State Farm Insurance Company, and their vision and unyielding commitment to excellence
will be sorely missed; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these distinguished individuals be
appropriately honored during this special time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend James and Patricia Gant for their decades
of service to State Farm; congratulate them upon the grand occasion of their retirement; and
extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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 James
and Patricia Gant.