06 LC 37
0154
House
Resolution 1917
By:
Representatives McCall of the
30th
and Coleman of the
144th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Bob and Mary Addison and their family for hosting the Wild Hog
Supper; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
since the
mid-1950́s,
the Addison family has annually prepared the Wild Hog Supper marking the opening
of the Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the Wild Hog Supper is designed to be a great political family homecoming and
social event and is looked forward to with much anticipation by hundreds of
people each year, including former and present members of the Georgia General
Assembly and Governors of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
this tradition was conceived on the banks of the Ocmulgee River in the
mid-1950's when E.C. "Boo" Addison invited then Agriculture Commissioner Phil
Campbell, Jr. on a camping trip; as Campbell was eating Boo's barbeque, he
expressed a wish that his buddies in Atlanta could share the culinary
experience; the following year, Boo brought several hogs up to Atlanta and held
a supper at the Henry Grady Hotel on the Sunday before the opening of the
Georgia General Assembly; and
WHEREAS,
each year thereafter, Boo Addison oversaw the preparation of the supper without
fail until he passed away in 2000; and
WHEREAS,
since his
fatheŕs
passing, Bob Addison and his sons continue the beloved tradition of preparing
the Wild Hog Supper at their home in Wilcox County and transporting the now more
than six pit-cooked hogs and more than 40 gallons of brunswick stew to Atlanta
each year on the eve of the legislative session; and
WHEREAS,
2006 marked the 44th annual Wild Hog Supper, an extraordinary event celebrating
the coming together of Georgians for the good of Georgians; and
WHEREAS,
the dedication and hard work of this family is greatly appreciated by so many
and is an inspiration to all who serve in the Georgia General Assembly.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend Bob Addison and his family for hosting the Wild
Hog Supper and for providing a unique opportunity for celebrating our political
freedoms and inspiring fellowship among those who come together to serve the
people of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Bob and Mary
Addison.