Georgia HR 1384: Gibbs, Mr. Jimmie Douglas "J.D."; condolences

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House Resolution 1384
By: Representatives Rogers of the 29
th, Hawkins of the 27
th, Dunahoo of the 30
th, and Barr
of the 103
rd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jimmie Douglas "J.D." Gibbs; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Mr. Jimmie Douglas "J.D." Gibbs on August 13, 2013; and3
WHEREAS, Mr. Gibbs was born on April 9, 1930, a beloved son of the late Robert and4
Estelle Gibbs; and5
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United6
States Marine Corps, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the7
Korean War; and 8
WHEREAS, Mr. Gibbs' heroism during the Korean War's worst battle at the Chosin9
Reservoir was recognized with a Purple Heart for injuries he received during combat; and10
WHEREAS, he was the owner of Gibbs Grading company and never met a stranger with his11
infectious smile and memorable laugh; and 12
WHEREAS, Mr. Gibbs was united in love and marriage for 63 wonderful years to Helen13
Gibbs, and was blessed with the support of their children, Vickie and Rich White, Doug and14
Riva Gibbs, Scott and Jennifer Gibbs; grandchildren, Davis and Amy White, Russell and15
Rebecca White, Zachary and Whitney Gibbs, Jason Gibbs, Jefferson Gibbs, and David16
Gibbs; and great-grandchildren Lauren, Lindsey, Maxwell, and Harrison; and 17
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation18
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he19
made this world a better place in which to live; and20

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WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Gibbs will long be remembered for his21
love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend will be22
missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jimmie Douglas "J.D."25
Gibbs and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. Jimmie28
Douglas "J.D." Gibbs.29