SR718: SR718 Mayhan, Sam R.; condolences

26 LC 129 0957 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.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Sam R. Mayhan at the age of 93; and3 WHEREAS, Sam R. Mayhan served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with4 the United States Army and Navy, valiantly and courageously pro tecting his fellow5 Americans from June 1959-January 1971, achieving the rank of Radioman First Class; and 6 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Sam R. Mayhan was a lifelong, active member7 of his church and community; and8 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern9 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his10 family and friends were admired by others; and11 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation12 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he13 made this world a better place in which to live; and14 S. R. 718 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0957 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Sam R. Mayhan will long be remembered15 for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great16 fortune of knowing him.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 join in honoring the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan and express their deepest and most19 sincere regret at his passing.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed21 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Sam22 R. Mayhan.23 S. R. 718 - 2 -