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HR 551: Stuckey, Norman Joseph, Jr.; condolences

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House Resolution 551

By: Representative Powell of the 33rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr. on March 3, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr. was born on January 29, 1933, in Cadwell, Georgia, a beloved son of Norman Joseph Stuckey Sr. and Allene Stuckey; 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 as a member of the 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles; and

WHEREAS, after completing his military service, he worked at Robins Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic and was later promoted to the role of contracting officer, where he played an essential role in procuring weapons systems and parts; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Almaleen, on July 4, 1953, and the two were blessed with two remarkable children, Mike and Tim, six wonderful grandchildren, and 16 exceptional great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr. served as a member of Cadwell Baptist Church, where he held the role of deacon and performed many acts of service for his community, as well as Dudley Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, he took great joy in cultivating his Christmas tree farm, carefully maintaining it and crafting wreaths to bring holiday cheer to families throughout the community; and

WHEREAS, in the later years of his life, he was a beloved resident of Magnolia Estates, now known as The Grove, where his kindness, humor, and generosity endeared him to staff and fellow residents, culminating in his recognition as Valentine's King of the Grove; 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, Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr. 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 Norman Joseph Stuckey 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 Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr.