A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of james edward ramsey, former speaker of the house of representatives.

Whereas, James Edward Ramsey was born in Person County on October 19, 1931, to John Talmadge Ramsey and Otey Wilkins Ramsey; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey earned both an undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and took additional classes at the University of Hawaii in 1954; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey established a law practice in Roxboro in 1958 and continued to practice law until his death; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey was dedicated to his profession, serving as a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Person County Bar Association, of which he served as president from 1964 to 1966; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey served with honor and distinction in the North Carolina General Assembly for six terms in the House of Representatives between 1963 and 1974, during which time he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1973 to 1974; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey was a member of several civic and fraternal organizations, including the Roxboro Chamber of Commerce, Roxboro Lions Club, Olive Hill Ruritan Club, Person County Wildlife Club, and the Chi Psi Social Fraternity; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey served in United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1950 to 1960, earning the rank of captain; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey was active in his church, serving as a steward, parsonage trustee, and associate lay leader; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey was recognized as the Outstanding Young Man of Person County in 1962 and was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2012; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the age of 81; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey was preceded in death by a grandchild, Erin Squires Ramsey; and
Whereas, James Edward Ramsey is survived by his wife, Eunice Saunders Ramsey; four children, Frank Talmadge Ramsey, Linda Hart Ramsey, David Clark Ramsey, and Carl Wilkins Ramsey; one brother, Robert T. Ramsey; and seven grandchildren, Stacy Renee Ramsey, John Thomas Ramsey, Michael James Ramsey, Lisa Hart Sanders, Alexander Harris Ramsey, Adam Saunders Ramsey, and Jordan Clark Ramsey; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the life of James Edward Ramsey and expresses its appreciation for the service he rendered his community, State, and nation.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of James Edward Ramsey for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of James Edward Ramsey.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 10th day of July, 2013.

	s/	 Daniel J. Forest
	 President of the Senate

	s/	 Thom Tillis
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives