07 LC 36
0567
House
Resolution 482
By:
Representative Lewis of the
15th
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
regret at the passing of Perry Goad; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Perry Goad, long recognized by the citizens of the State of Georgia as an
outstanding husband, father, friend, and community leader, was a servant of God
and of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS,
the sacrifice he made on February 6, 2007, giving his life so that others may
have life, is acknowledged by everyone throughout Georgia and this nation and is
an everlasting testimony to his virtue, character, and integrity;
and
WHEREAS,
although the light of the world dimmed with his passing, his memory shall serve
as a blessed reminder to us all to be faithful, honorable, and trustworthy in
the carrying out of those duties which the Almighty has entrusted to us;
and
WHEREAS,
we should all draw strength from his bravery, wisdom from his integrity, and
determination from his passion; and
WHEREAS,
Perry Goad lived the following words written by Ira F. Stanphill:
"Oh,
Jesus if I die upon a foreign field some
day,
'Twould be no more than love demands,
No less could I repay
'No greater love hath mortal man
Than for a friend to die'...
But if by death to living
They can Thy glory see,
I'll take the cross and follow close to Thee."
'Twould be no more than love demands,
No less could I repay
'No greater love hath mortal man
Than for a friend to die'...
But if by death to living
They can Thy glory see,
I'll take the cross and follow close to Thee."
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body express their deepest regret at the passing of Perry Goad and extend
condolences to his grieving family and friends.
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 the family of
Perry Goad.