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SR 9: Stevens, Charles "Charlie" Kay; condolences

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Senate Resolution 9

By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th, Summers of the 13th, Hodges of the 3rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens on August 16, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens was born on August 26, 1937, in Little River, North Miami, Florida, a beloved son of Byron Post Stevens and Blanche Henrietta Sparkman; and

WHEREAS, he served with honor as part of the United States Army from 1956 to 1958, during which time he was stationed in Japan as an aerial photographer; and

WHEREAS, in 1962, Charlie relocated to Georgia and established Lea's Drive Inn in Acworth, an entrepreneurial pursuit he expanded upon throughout his life by owning and operating several additional restaurants, including The Corner Cafe in Dallas; and 25 LC 112 2655

WHEREAS, at the age of 55, he graduated from Chattahoochee Technical Institute with a diploma in computer technology, and at the age of 68, he fulfilled his dream of traveling across the United States and Canada by driving a semi-truck for Schneider Trucking; and

WHEREAS, Charlie was an avid fisherman who spent many cherished moments on the water with loved ones, especially in Steinhatchee, Florida, where he enjoyed the salty air; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Glenda Nell Stevens, and was blessed with five remarkable children, Charles, Diane, Tammy, Wayne, and Brad, as well as numerous wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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, Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens 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 Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

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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 Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens.