Georgia HR 5: John Meadows Mezzanine; southern portion of the Capitol under jurisdiction of the House of Representatives; designate

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House Resolution 5
By: Representatives Ralston of the 7
th, Smyre of the 135
th, Jasperse of the 11
th, Burns of the
159
th, Jones of the 47
th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Designating the mezzanine located at the southern portion of the Capitol under the1
jurisdiction of the House of Representatives between the third and fourth floors as the2
John Meadows Mezzanine; and for other purposes.3
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished4
citizens with last year's passing of Representative John Meadows; and5
WHEREAS, John Meadows was long recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role6
that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens7
of Georgia; and8
WHEREAS, he proudly served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the9
United States Marine Corps; and10
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,11
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced12
dramatically by his superlative service as a member of the Calhoun City Council, Mayor of13
Calhoun, and as six-term Representative of the 5th District; and14
WHEREAS, his strong desire to be proactively involved in the future of his community and15
his longing to repay the support he and his family received piloted him to the Georgia16
General Assembly; and17
WHEREAS, his extensive civic involvement and committee memberships led to his role as18
Chairman of the House Rules Committee; and19
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern20
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his21
family and friends were admired by others; and22

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WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation23
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he24
made this world a better place in which to live; and25
WHEREAS, John Meadows's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable26
patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of27
this state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates and truly28
defined the meaning of public service; and29
WHEREAS, his dedication to his community and state was surpassed only by his devotion30
to his loving wife, Marie; his two remarkable children, B.J. and Missy; and his three31
wonderful grandchildren, Will, Patrick, and Maxwell; and32
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, John Meadows will long be remembered33
for his love of family, friendship, and public service and will be missed by all who had the34
great fortune of knowing him; and35
WHEREAS, the mezzanine in which his final legislative office was located shall forever36
carry and represent the spirit of his public service, devotion, and patriotism.37
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that38
the members of this body designate the mezzanine located at the southern portion of the39
Capitol under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives between the third and fourth40
floors as the John Meadows Mezzanine in honor and in solemn memory of John Meadows41
and authorize the placement of an appropriate plaque so designating such mezzanine.42
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized43
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the44
family of John Meadows.45