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HR 780: Earl, Gary Everett; condolences

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House Resolution 780

By: Representatives Reese of the 140th and Hugley of the 141st

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Gary Everett Earl; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Gary Everett Earl on March 23, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Gary Everett Earl was born on January 4, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut, a beloved son of Roy and Clote Earl, and he was raised and educated in Columbus, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he dedicated 30 years of his professional life to TSYS, where he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues through his hard work, integrity, and generosity of spirit; and

WHEREAS, Gary Everett Earl served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Gary Everett Earl was an active member of The Edge Church in Columbus; and

WHEREAS, he was blessed with three remarkable children, Giovan, Jalen, and Brianna, as well as one wonderful granddaughter, Harleigh; 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, Gary Everett Earl 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 Gary Everett Earl 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 Gary Everett Earl.