A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James r. turner, former member of the general assembly.
Whereas, James R. Turner was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, to Reginald Turner and Marie Terrell Turner; and
Whereas, James R. Turner grew up in the cities of Asheboro and Winston‑Salem; and
Whereas, James R. Turner received an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1956; and
Whereas, James R. Turner served in the Naval Reserves for three years retiring with the rank of Captain; and
Whereas, James R. Turner earned a law degree from Yale University in 1962 and had a successful law career working for a number of firms in Winston‑Salem; and
Whereas, James R. Turner also represented the Greensboro Housing Authority for a number of years; and
Whereas, James R. Turner was appointed to fill a vacant seat in the State Senate in 1979 and served the General Assembly with honor and distinction for the remainder of the term; and
Whereas, James R. Turner was active in his community serving as a member and president of the Civitan Club and as a volunteer with the Greensboro Urban Ministry; and
Whereas, James R. Turner was active in the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Winston‑Salem; and
Whereas, James R. Turner died on October 8, 2009, at the age of 75; and
Whereas, James R. Turner is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dr. Carolyn Simpkins Turner; a daughter, Susannah Turner Harvell; a son, William Joel Turner; and grandchildren, Blythe Turner, Will Turner, and Jack Turner; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of James R. Turner and expresses the appreciation of this State and its citizens for the service he rendered his community, State, and nation.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly expresses its sympathy to the family and friends of James R. Turner for the loss of a beloved family member and friend.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of James R. Turner.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.