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04 LC 25 3741
Senate Resolution
5EX
By: Senator Hill of the 4th
By: Senator Hill of the 4th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of William Thomas (W. T.) Palmer and
expressing regret at his passing; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, news of the passing of William Thomas (W. T.) Palmer, late of Claxton, is received with deep regret by this body; and
WHEREAS, the life led by this distinguished gentleman of 83 years rendered his name dear to the hearts of his family and fellow citizens alike; and
WHEREAS, he served as the Claxton chief of police for the periods of 1964-1966, 1970-1972, and 1973-1976, during which times he acted as a mentor for many younger officers. He later served as a member of the Claxton city council from 1978 through 1997, and he operated the city's waste water treatment plant under contract for 18 years. He also served the community as chairman of the Evans County Library Board for ten years, and he was an active member of and Sunday school superintendent for Daisy United Methodist Church; 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 William Thomas (W. T.) Palmer 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 William Thomas (W. T.) Palmer.
WHEREAS, news of the passing of William Thomas (W. T.) Palmer, late of Claxton, is received with deep regret by this body; and
WHEREAS, the life led by this distinguished gentleman of 83 years rendered his name dear to the hearts of his family and fellow citizens alike; and
WHEREAS, he served as the Claxton chief of police for the periods of 1964-1966, 1970-1972, and 1973-1976, during which times he acted as a mentor for many younger officers. He later served as a member of the Claxton city council from 1978 through 1997, and he operated the city's waste water treatment plant under contract for 18 years. He also served the community as chairman of the Evans County Library Board for ten years, and he was an active member of and Sunday school superintendent for Daisy United Methodist Church; 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 William Thomas (W. T.) Palmer 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 William Thomas (W. T.) Palmer.