The Society then moved into Old Business, and the Wall of Fame resolution was untabled and discussed. Mr. Meaders, at his first meeting as an alum, rose to support Mr. Darden's candidacy as a member of the Wall of Fame. He said that Mr. Darden was not only a close family friend, but was also a distinguished public servant in both Cobb County and in the U.S. Congress. The question was called and Mr. Darden was added to the Wall of Fame by a vote of 12-0. We moved into New Business, and Mr. Pyrdum took the floor and spoke about closure, a thought that was inspired by the night's farewell addresses and a book he had read, Small Gods.
Mortality is man's greatest asset.
Respectfully submitted, Carl S. Pyrdum Mr. Stuart took the floor and agreed with Mr. Pyrdum, saying that he had never seen closure like he did during farewell addresses. Mr. Hortman rose and said that the greatest challenge in life is to become a legend, not to achieve immortality. He told us that mortality drives us to achieve great things while we have time. Mr. Hodgins spoke next and said that we all need to die to avoid getting bored. Mr. Bowman said that physical mortality gives great figures, such as the man of the evening Robert Toombs, a motivation to accomplish the things that have made them immortal.