GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 1999
H 1
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 448*
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Sponsors: Representatives Smith, Grady; Warwick (Primary Sponsors) and Tucker.
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Referred to: Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.
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Whereas, Alexander Duke "A. D."Guy was born on November 20, 1918, in the Town of Calypso in Duplin County to Alexander Buck Guy and Elizabeth Faust Guy; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy graduated from Calypso High School in 1935 and furthered his education through courses at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy served his community as a member of the Jacksonville City Council, as Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, and as a member of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1979 to 1982 and as a member of the Senate from 1983 to 1991, where he contributed greatly to the work of the General Assembly by ably serving as a member and chair of several committees; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy was an insurance agent and realtor; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy was a member of numerous professional boards and organizations, including the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina, North Carolina Association of Realtors, National Association for Real Estate Boards, and the Jacksonville Board of Realtors; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy was active in numerous civic and fraternal organizations in his community, serving as a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and Jacksonville Toastmasters, President of the Jacksonville Rotary Club, President of the Onslow County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, Campaign Chair of the American Red Cross Society, founder of the Jacksonville Municipal Court, and founder of the First Biracial Committee in the City of Jacksonville; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy also made contributions as a member of the Onslow Memorial Hospital Authority, Board of Directors of the North Carolina League of Municipalities, Board of Directors of the Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, Board of Directors of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, Governor's Committee of Mayor's Co-Operating Committee, Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission, and the Committee on Commerce, Labor, and Regulation of the National Conference of State Legislatures State-Federal Assembly; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy was a faithful member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, serving on the Board of Trustees, the Administrative Board, the Fund Raising Campaign for Christian Higher Education, and as a member of the Staff Parish Relations Committee; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy was highly respected by his colleagues and the members of his community; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy died on March 14, 1998; and
Whereas, A. D. Guy was married to the former Margaret Holmes Guy, who preceded him in death, and is survived by his sons: Alexander D. Guy Jr., Bundage H. Guy, and Douglas B. Guy; a stepson, Dennis Guthrie; five grandchildren: Alexander Duke Guy III, Mallary W. Guy, Megan Jeaneal Guy, Bundage Jordan Guy, and Douglas Taylor Guy; and three stepgrandchildren: Christopher Neil Adkins, Alexa Kay McMurtrey, and Jason Guthrie; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1. The General Assembly expresses its deep appreciation for the life and accomplishments of Alexander Duke "A. D."Guy and for the outstanding service he rendered to the State of North Carolina, the County of Onslow, and the City of Jacksonville.
Section 2. The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Alexander Duke "A. D."Guy for the loss of their beloved father, grandfather, and friend.
Section 3. The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Alexander Duke "A. D."Guy.
Section 4. This resolution is effective upon ratification.