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SR 1077: Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences

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Senate Resolution 1077

By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Harbison of the 15th, Howard of the 35th and Jones II of the 22nd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of an incredibly distinguished individual with the passing of Samuel C. Peterson; and

WHEREAS, Samuel C. Peterson was born on November 22, 1932, in Miller's Ferry, Florida, a beloved son of Vinnie Brown and Lee Peterson; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the Korean War and earning his honorable discharge; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Emma, and was blessed with five remarkable children, Edith, Priscilla, Patricia, Samuel A., and Tonya; 11 wonderful grandchildren; 17 outstanding great-grandchildren; and four magnificent great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Samuel C. Peterson was a life-long member of St. Luke AME Church, where he served as Class Leader, Steward ProTem, Trustee ProTem, and Sunday School Teacher; and

WHEREAS, he further served his fellow citizens for more than 30 years as a member of the NAACP, holding the role of Chair of Veteran Affairs; and

WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Samuel C. Peterson will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Samuel C. Peterson.