DeKalb County Historian Tommy Webb has been remembered by the DeKalb County Commission.

During December’s regular monthly meeting, the county commission adopted a resolution in honor of Webb, who passed away on October 29.

Seventh district commissioner Beth Pafford recently came to County Mayor Tim Stribling with the idea.

“This fall our county lost historian Mr. Tommy Webb. A lifelong resident, he had a keen interest in and love for the people of DeKalb County and channeled that into his work as county historian. He firmly believed that every person and every family had a unique story to tell and saw each story as an important part of what makes us DeKalb County and that’s why I felt it was important for us as a county commission to recognize and honor him. To honor his life and dedication to all that was and is DeKalb County, I ask that we adopt this resolution as a heartfelt token of appreciation for the life and legacy of Mr. Thomas Gray Webb,” said Pafford.

County Mayor Stribling then read the resolution.

“Whereas, Thomas Gray Webb departed this life on the 29th day of October, 2019, and Whereas, Tommy, as he was affectionately known by everyone, served as the county historian for fifty five years rendering services of greatest importance to the citizens of DeKalb County, and

Whereas, the DeKalb County Commission deems it fitting to recognize Mr. Webb as a gentleman of distinguished ability and highest integrity both as a teacher and historian.

Be it Resolved that the members of the DeKalb County Commission deeply deplore the loss of Tommy Webb and extend their sincere condolence to his widow and family in their bereavement and declare our conviction that by his manners, his habits, his genial spirit, his love of DeKalb County and the history of its people, and his reverence of God, Mr. Webb has left an example worthy of imitation.

Be it further resolved that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the DeKalb County Commission. Done this the 19th day of December, 2019.”