SR 748 - Albert Parker - paying tribute

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A resolution paying tribute to Albert Parker.

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SR 748                                              LC 8 3442 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                             A RESOLUTION 
 
  1- 1  Paying tribute to Albert Parker; and for other purposes. 
 
  1- 2  WHEREAS, Albert Parker of Claxton, Georgia, was a prominent 
  1- 3  businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist who 
  1- 4  contributed substantially to the quality of life of his 
  1- 5  fellow citizens; and 
 
  1- 6  WHEREAS, he was a native of Evans County, born on January 
  1- 7  10, 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira David Parker, and he began his 
  1- 8  lifelong career as a baker at age 11; and, in 1945, he 
  1- 9  purchased the Claxton Bakery and became the originator of 
  1-10  the World Famous Old Fashion Claxton Fruit Cake; and 
 
  1-11  WHEREAS, under his astute management, the company achieved 
  1-12  tremendous success, and each year it makes and ships 
  1-13  worldwide over five million pounds of fruitcake that bear 
  1-14  the name of the community he so proudly served; and 
 
  1-15  WHEREAS, his vision, leadership, and generosity influenced 
  1-16  numerous community organizations, especially Andrew College, 
  1-17  Epworth-by-the-Sea United Methodist Center, and the South 
  1-18  Georgia Methodist Foundation where he served as a member of 
  1-19  the respective boards of trustees; and 
 
  1-20  WHEREAS, he served on the Claxton City Council during the 
  1-21  1960's, and his keen judgment and commitment to principles 
  1-22  enabled the city to respond fairly and responsibly to the 
  1-23  social and political issues of the day; and 
 
  1-24  WHEREAS, the exemplary commitment he demonstrated throughout 
  1-25  his life to give back to his community through service and 
  1-26  assistance to others has left an indelible mark on Claxton, 
  1-27  Georgia, and endeared him to all who knew him. 
 
  1-28  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the 
  1-29  members of this body pay tribute to Albert Parker of 
  1-30  Claxton, Georgia, a truly distinguished Georgian, and convey 
  1-31  their admiration and respect for this gentleman to the 
  1-32  members of his family. 
 
  1-33  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is 
  1-34  authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of 
  1-35  this resolution to the family of Albert Parker. 
 
 
 
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