SR994: SR994 Newman, Donald; condolences

26 LC 129 1437 Senate Resolution 994 By: Senator Bearden of the 30th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Donald Newman; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Donald Newman of Mount Zion, Carroll County, Georgia; and3 WHEREAS, Donald Newman dedicated his life to public service, se rving over 444 consecutive years on the Mount Zion City Council; and 5 WHEREAS, he was believed to be the longest-serving city council member in the State of6 Georgia and was recognized at the age of 85 as one of the oldest currently serving council7 members; and8 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Donald Newman was an active member of9 Five Points Baptist Church in Waco, Georgia, where he served as Choir Director, Sunday10 School Teacher, Chairman of the Deacons, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, as well11 as Secretary and Treasurer; and12 WHEREAS, his commitment to Mount Zion and Carroll County extended far beyond city13 council service, as he also served 44 consecutive years on the Board of Directors of the14 S. R. 994 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1437 Carroll County Water Authority where he played a key role in re storing the Mount Zion15 municipal water system; and 16 WHEREAS, furthermore, Donald Newman was one of the original founders and served as 17 Chairman of the Board of the Mt. Zion/Carroll County Primary Health Care Clinic; and18 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern19 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his20 family and friends were admired by others; and21 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation22 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he23 made this world a better place in which to live; and24 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Donald Newman will long be remembered25 for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great26 fortune of knowing him.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body28 join in honoring the life and memory of Donald Newman and express their deepest and most29 sincere regret at his passing.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the family of32 Donald Newman.33 S. R. 994 - 2 -