HR1373: HR1373 Self, Edwin Marion, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 129 1148 House Resolution 1373 By: Representative Buckner of the 137th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Edwin Marion Self, Jr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Edwin Marion Self, Jr., at the age of 97; and3 WHEREAS, Edwin Marion Self, Jr., was born on March 25, 1928, in Warm Springs,4 Georgia, a beloved son of Edwin Marion Self, Sr., and Maggie Thompson Self; and5 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United6 States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and 7 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Self was the oldest living member of First8 Baptist Church in Warm Springs, Georgia, and served many years as a deacon and9 brotherhood director; and10 WHEREAS, he served on the Warm Springs City Council for over 30 years, was a member11 of the Men's Club, and was instrumental in the building of the ball field and community12 center; and13 H. R. 1373 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1148 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Dorothy, and was blessed with14 four remarkable children, Edwin, Gayle, Debra, and Dennis; and ten wonderful15 grandchildren, Edwin, Libby, Emily, Michael, Morgan, Joy, Jill, Victoria, Jessica, and16 Michael; as well as ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; and17 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern18 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his19 family and friends were admired by others; and20 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation21 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he22 made this world a better place in which to live; and23 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Self will long be remembered for his24 love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great25 fortune of knowing him.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Edwin Marion Self, Jr.,28 and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the31 family of Edwin Marion Self, Jr.32 H. R. 1373 - 2 -