House Resolution 22EX
By: Representative Griffin of the 149th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Isaac Ferrell Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Isaac Ferrell Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Isaac Ferrell Jr. was born on December 19, 1945, a beloved son of Julia Mae
Washington Ferrell and Isaac Ferrell Sr.; 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 team leader,
platoon sergeant, and member of the 9th Infantry NCO Academy Bear Cat; and
WHEREAS, Isaac Ferrell Jr. was a highly decorated veteran recipient of numerous awards,
including the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service
Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device; and
WHEREAS, following his honorable service, he became actively involved in the field of
youth education, beginning his career at Twiggs County High School in Jeffersonville,
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Georgia, and eventually joining the faculty at Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Georgia,
where he served until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Yvonne, and was blessed with
four remarkable children, Isaac III, Sean, Candice, and Cassandra, as well as eight wonderful
grandchildren, Savannah, Jillian, Sarissa, Christopher, Christian, Orion, Sean Jr., and Ryan;
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, Isaac Ferrell 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 Isaac Ferrell 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 Isaac Ferrell Jr.
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