North High Shoals ex-mayor Jeff Thomas borrows Robert E. Lee's farewell speech for resignation letter
A comparison of two farewell letters. Jeff Thomas in blue, and Robert E. Lee in Gray Town of North High Shoals 108 Jefferson Road High Shoals, Ga. 30645 Jeff. D. Thomas Mayor November 16, 2009 Dear Council and Citizens of the Town of North High Shoals; After eighteen plus years of arduous service as mayor of North High Shoals, I have come to the decision that my presence is no longer desired or required . "After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. I have remained steadfast to the last concerning my duties, but I now feel that valor and devotion can accomplish nothing that will compensate for the loss of time to my family that would attend the continuance of my services. I need not tell the brave survivors of some many hard fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last that I have consented to this result fro...