A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of robert c. "bob" Carpenter, former member of the general assembly.
Whereas, Robert C. "Bob" Carpenter was born on June 18, 1924, in Macon County to Edgar Jackson Carpenter and Eula Dean Carpenter; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter grew up in Macon County and graduated from Franklin High School in 1942; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter earned a degree from the University of Virginia's School of Consumer Banking; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter served as an Aviation Cadet in the United States Navy during World War II; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter was a bank executive with the Bank of Franklin and the Bank of Asheville and was Vice President of First Union Bank, managing five branches; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter represented the citizens of Senatorial District 50 with honor and distinction, providing outstanding leadership as a member of the Senate in the North Carolina General Assembly for eight terms between 1988 and 2004; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter served on numerous boards, including the Macon County Board of County Commissioners; Macon County Economic Development Commission; Board of Southwestern Community College; Franklin First Union Board of Directors, as chair; and the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees, as president; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter rendered invaluable service to his community as a member of many civic, political, and youth organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, S.A.R.S., and Rotary Club of Franklin; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter was a faithful member of the Saint Francis Catholic Church in Franklin; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter will be fondly remembered for his service and integrity, his devotion to his family, and his unwavering spirit in defending his beliefs; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter died on August 6, 2011, at the age of 87; and
Whereas, Bob Carpenter is survived by his wife, T. Helen Edwards Bryant Carpenter; five children: Robert D. Carpenter, Dale R. Carpenter, Thomas Carpenter, Edgar G. Carpenter, and Christine M. Carpenter; brother, Kenneth Carpenter; and three stepdaughters: Deborah Bryant, Susan Zolo, and Rebecca Prince; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate honors the life and memory of Robert C. "Bob" Carpenter and expresses its appreciation for his accomplishments and for the great service he gave to the State of North Carolina and the citizens of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, and Transylvania Counties.
SECTION 2.  The Senate extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Robert C. "Bob" Carpenter for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Robert C. "Bob" Carpenter.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.