HR 516: Lundy, William L. "Bill", Jr.; 40 Years of Distinguished Legal Service; commend

House Resolution 516

By: Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Smith of the 18th

A RESOLUTION

Commending William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr. for 40 Years of Distinguished Legal Service; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, William L. "Bill" Lundy is a proud 1977 graduate of Cedartown High School, where his stellar football career lead him to sign a four year scholarship to play for the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks, then to the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University; and

WHEREAS, he returned to his hometown of Cedartown to practice with State Senator James I. Parker, and has dedicated 40 years of compassionate legal representation in the states of both Georgia and Alabama, as a senior partner with the law firm of Parker and Lundy, along with Richard J. Lundy, Charles E. Morris, Jr., State Representative Trey Kelley, and Laura Lundy Wheale; and

WHEREAS, he has been a stalwart member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and in 2015, he was recognized with the Tradition of Excellence Award as Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year by the General Practice and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lundy served as Chairman of the Disciplinary Board for the State Bar of Georgia, ensuring the ethical integrity of the legal profession, as well as Chairman of the General Practice and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia, further demonstrating his leadership within the legal community; and

WHEREAS, his dedication to the legal profession is further exemplified by his successful representation in the landmark United States Supreme Court case of Easterwood v. CSX Transportation, 507 U.S. 123, in 1993, addressing critical issues of federal pre-emption at railroad grade crossings; and

WHEREAS, beyond his distinguished legal career, he has given back to his community by founding the Cedartown Theatrical Performers Company, LLC, providing local children with theatrical opportunities, and serving as a broadcast analyst for Cedartown Bulldogs football on WGAA Radio; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lundy's career also includes writing and co-starring along with Fred Thompson in the independent film A Larger Life, which portrays the challenges of a small-town lawyer undertaking a high-stakes case against formidable corporate defendants; and

WHEREAS, his professional success is matched by his dedication to his family, as a devoted husband to his wife of over 40 years, Catharine Lundy, and a proud father to Laura, Will, Lee, and Spencer Lundy, and grandfather to Lundy and John; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lundy also serves as an elder at the Cedartown Church of Christ, where he teaches the high school class, fostering spiritual growth and guidance among local youth; and

WHEREAS, his reputation as a passionate advocate is further bolstered by his willingness to take on even the most unconventional cases, including once representing the family dog in court for entrapment-a story that, while perhaps anecdotal, speaks to his dedication to the pursuit of justice in all its forms.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr. for his 40 years of exemplary service in the legal field, recognize his numerous contributions to his community, and our state, and extend their best wishes for his continued success and well-being BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr.