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SR 718: Mayhan, Sam R.; condolences

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Senate Resolution 718

By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the 33rd, Wicks of the 34th and Payne of the 54th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Sam R. Mayhan at the age of 93; and

WHEREAS, Sam R. Mayhan served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans from June 1959-January 1971, achieving the rank of Radioman First Class; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Sam R. Mayhan was a lifelong, active member of his church and community; 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, Sam R. Mayhan 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 SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Sam R. Mayhan.