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SR 994: Newman, Donald; condolences

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Senate Resolution 994

By: Senator Bearden of the 30th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Donald Newman; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Donald Newman of Mount Zion, Carroll County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Donald Newman dedicated his life to public service, serving over 44 consecutive years on the Mount Zion City Council; and

WHEREAS, he was believed to be the longest-serving city council member in the State of Georgia and was recognized at the age of 85 as one of the oldest currently serving council members; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Donald Newman was an active member of Five Points Baptist Church in Waco, Georgia, where he served as Choir Director, Sunday School Teacher, Chairman of the Deacons, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, as well as Secretary and Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, his commitment to Mount Zion and Carroll County extended far beyond city council service, as he also served 44 consecutive years on the Board of Directors of the Carroll County Water Authority where he played a key role in restoring the Mount Zion municipal water system; and

WHEREAS, furthermore, Donald Newman was one of the original founders and served as Chairman of the Board of the Mt. Zion/Carroll County Primary Health Care Clinic; 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, Donald Newman 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 Donald Newman 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 Donald Newman.