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03 LC 25 3169
Senate Resolution
366
By: Senator Kemp of the 46th
By: Senator Kemp of the 46th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of John E. "Buck" Griffin, Jr., and
expressing regret at his passing; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, news of the passing of John E. "Buck" Griffin, Jr., late of Athens, is received with deep regret by this body; and
WHEREAS, the life led by this distinguished gentleman of 79 years rendered his name dear to the hearts of his family and fellow citizens alike; and
WHEREAS, a native of Hazelhurst, he was awarded Bronze and Silver Stars and a Purple Heart for his role as a combat infantryman in World War II, having been one of only 108 members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion who survived scaling the cliffs at La Pointe Du Hoc and seized German fortifications during the D-Day invasion on the Normandy beaches of France. Afterwards, he received his LL.B. degree from the University of Georgia in 1949 and later received a J.D. degree from that institution in 1969. As a distinguished member of the bar, he practiced with the firm of Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin in Athens from 1955 until his death. He served as president of the Western Circuit Bar Association, chairman of the Georgia State Board of Bar Examiners, member of the Fitness Board of the State Bar of Georgia, and Amicus Curiae for the Georgia Supreme Court. In addition to his professional service, he also contributed greatly to his community and this state through leadership in numerous civic, educational, and church activities; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his son John E. Griffin III; but his wife of 52 years, Gwen W. Griffin; three daughters, Marcia Talmadge, Lisa Lindsey, and Mildred Grube; and five grandchildren survive him and cherish his memory; and
WHEREAS, while in life he commanded the esteem of his fellow citizens, in his death we mingle our sympathies with the grief of his family and friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor the memory of John E. "Buck" Griffin, Jr., and express their regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of John E. "Buck" Griffin, Jr.
WHEREAS, news of the passing of John E. "Buck" Griffin, Jr., late of Athens, is received with deep regret by this body; and
WHEREAS, the life led by this distinguished gentleman of 79 years rendered his name dear to the hearts of his family and fellow citizens alike; and
WHEREAS, a native of Hazelhurst, he was awarded Bronze and Silver Stars and a Purple Heart for his role as a combat infantryman in World War II, having been one of only 108 members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion who survived scaling the cliffs at La Pointe Du Hoc and seized German fortifications during the D-Day invasion on the Normandy beaches of France. Afterwards, he received his LL.B. degree from the University of Georgia in 1949 and later received a J.D. degree from that institution in 1969. As a distinguished member of the bar, he practiced with the firm of Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin in Athens from 1955 until his death. He served as president of the Western Circuit Bar Association, chairman of the Georgia State Board of Bar Examiners, member of the Fitness Board of the State Bar of Georgia, and Amicus Curiae for the Georgia Supreme Court. In addition to his professional service, he also contributed greatly to his community and this state through leadership in numerous civic, educational, and church activities; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his son John E. Griffin III; but his wife of 52 years, Gwen W. Griffin; three daughters, Marcia Talmadge, Lisa Lindsey, and Mildred Grube; and five grandchildren survive him and cherish his memory; and
WHEREAS, while in life he commanded the esteem of his fellow citizens, in his death we mingle our sympathies with the grief of his family and friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor the memory of John E. "Buck" Griffin, Jr., and express their regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of John E. "Buck" Griffin, Jr.