HR2014: HR2014 Adams, John Widner; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 112 4146 House Resolution 2014 By: Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Smith of the 18th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of John Widner Adams; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of John Widner Adams; and3 WHEREAS, John Widner Adams was born on May 8, 1928, in Carrollt on, Georgia, a4 beloved son of Mary Carolyn Widner Adams and Isaac Olin Adams; 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 Korean7 War; and 8 WHEREAS, following his military service, he dedicated his professional career to serving9 rural Georgia as a soil conservationist, providing expert guidance in land stewardship, water10 management, and agricultural sustainability; and11 WHEREAS, John Widner Adams volunteered countless hours of his time and energy toward12 his community, including his work with the Lyons Recreation Dep artment to design and13 improve athletic facilities at Partin Park; and14 H. R. 2014 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4146 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Addie, and was cherished by his15 loved ones as a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfat her who demonstrated16 unwavering love and commitment; 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, John Widner Adams wi ll long be24 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who25 had the great 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 of John Widner Adams and28 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 John Widner Adams.32 H. R. 2014 - 2 -