SR608: SR608 Marable, Richard Otis; condolences

26 LC 129 0736 Senate Resolution 608 By: Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Harbison of the 15th, Luca s of the 26th, James of the 28th and Orrock of the 36th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Richard Otis Marable; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Richard Otis Marable on February 28, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, Richard Otis Marable was born on March 23, 1949, in Ro me, Georgia, a4 beloved son of Hampton and Evelyn Wood Marble; and5 WHEREAS, he served with honor and distinction on the Georgia State Senate for 12 years,6 diligently and conscientiously ensuring the best interests of the citizens of Georgia; and7 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Kathie , and was blessed with8 three remarkable children, J.J., Benjamin, and Andrea; and two wonderful grandchildren; and9 seven great grandchildren; and10 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern11 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his12 family and friends were admired by others; and13 S. R. 608 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0736 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation14 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he15 made this world a better place in which to live; and16 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Richard Otis Marable will long be17 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who18 had the great fortune of knowing him.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 join in honoring the life and memory of Richard Otis Marable and express their deepest and21 most sincere regret at his passing.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the family of24 Richard Otis Marable.25 S. R. 608 - 2 -