Georgia SR 780: Sheridan, Roger; condolences

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Senate Resolution 780
By: Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jones of the 25th 
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Roger Sheridan; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Roger Sheridan on December 3, 2013; and3
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United4
States Army,  valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during WWII; and5
WHEREAS, Mr. Sheridan, 92, was believed to be the oldest serving mayor in Georgia and6
was reelected to his second term as Newborn mayor this November after running unopposed;7
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WHEREAS,  fellow  local  officials  and  residents  marveled  at  Mr.  Sheridan's  energy  and9
accomplishments  at  such  an  advanced  age,  accomplishments  that  proceeded  successful10
careers in both the United States military and as an engineer; and11
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Shirley, for 69 years and was12
blessed with six remarkable children; and13
WHEREAS, Mr. Sheridan gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep14
concern  for  his  fellow  citizens,  and  the  devotion,  patience,  and  understanding  he15
demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and16
WHEREAS,  he  received  a  bachelor's  degree  from  Westminster  College  in  1955  and17
completed a one-year soils-in-construction course through Harvard Graduate School and a18
safety engineer program from New York University Graduate School; and19
WHEREAS, Mr. Sheridan worked with the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a20
professional engineer and land surveyor; in his 48 years as an engineer, he managed projects21

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in more than 32 countries and 17 states, building airports, dams, ports, highways, buildings,
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and water treatment plants; and23
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation24
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he25
made this world a better place in which to live; and26
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Roger Sheridan will long be remembered27
for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal man will be missed by all who had the28
great fortune of knowing him.29
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body30
join in honoring the life and memory of Roger Sheridan and express their deepest and most31
sincere regret at his passing.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Roger Sheridan. 34