GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1234

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Sponsors: Representatives Howard and Gardner.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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May 20, 1997

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF BRADFORD VERDIZE LIGON, FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon was born in Buffalo, South Carolina, on January 17, 1922, to William H. Ligon and Lola Collins Ligon; and
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon attended Union High School and graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina's College of Pharmacy, Charleston, South Carolina in 1950; and
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon honorably served his country as a member of the United States Marines Corps during World War II; and
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon was a pharmacist and served his profession proudly as a member of the North Carolina Pharmacy Association and the Piedmont Pharmacy Association; and
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon gave freely of his time, energy, and great talents to virtually all aspects of his community, serving on the Rowan County Board of Commissioners from 1979 to 1980, and as a member of the Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge, the Harold B. Jarrett Post of the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon was always dedicated in his service to his church, serving as a member, Sunday School Teacher, and Deacon; and
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon was a loyal and distinguished public servant, serving as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1981 to 1992; and
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon died on January 17, 1997; and
Whereas, Bradford Verdize Ligon is survived by his wife Jemelle Huckabee Ligon; his sons, Bradford Gene Ligon and Michael Dennis Ligon; his daughter-in-law, Tammy D. Ligon; his grandchildren, Joshua Braden Ligon and Jordan Rae Ligon; a sister, Martha L. Belue; and several other close relatives and friends; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of Bradford Verdize Ligon and expresses the gratitude and appreciation of this State and its citizens for his life and devoted service to North Carolina.
Section 2.  The General Assembly extends its deep sorrow to the family and friends of Bradford Verdize Ligon for the loss of beloved family member and true friend.
Section 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Bradford Verdize Ligon.
Section 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.