HR1479: HR1479 Evans, Larry Cornelius; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 129 1252 House Resolution 1479 By: Representatives Herring of the 145 th, Dickey of the 134 th, Washburn of the 144 th, and Crowe of the 118th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Larry Cornelius Evans; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Larry Cornelius Evans on October 6, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, Larry Cornelius Evans was born on July 8, 1949, in Forsyth,Georgia, a beloved4 son of James and Lucille Evans; and5 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United6 States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the Vietnam7 War; and 8 WHEREAS, in 1987, he was elected as the first African-American to serve on the Monroe9 County Board of Commissioners; and10 WHEREAS, his community service extended to passionately serving with the Hubbard11 Alumni Association, American Legion Post #569, and the NAACP; and12 H. R. 1479 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1252 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 55 y ears, Annie, and was13 blessed with three remarkable children, Chandra, Andrell, and F arrell; three wonderful14 grandchildren, Terence, Pierce, and Tatum; and one great grandchild, Mia; and15 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern16 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his17 family and friends were admired by others; and18 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation19 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he20 made this world a better place in which to live; and21 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Larry will long be remembered for his love22 of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of23 knowing him.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Larry Cornelius Evans and26 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the29 family of Larry Cornelius Evans.30 H. R. 1479 - 2 -