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A memorial tribute has been established with the American Floral Endowment by the University of Georgia Department of Horticulture to honor Paul Thomas, Ph.D. who passed away September 14, 2019, at the age of 65.<\/p>\n

Paul was a renowned researcher, prolific speaker and champion of budding horticulturists. He devoted his life to the study of horticulture. His numerous accomplishments included publishing more than 350 peer-reviewed scientific and outreach articles, receiving 41 academic awards and giving more than 600 presentations to industry groups. He also received SAF\u2019s Alex Laurie Award for outstanding achievement in research just last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul especially loved mentoring students and helping them embark on horticultural careers. For more than 20 years, he was a professor at the University of Georgia, where he taught greenhouse management, horticultural business practices and interiorscaping classes. A key component of his program was facilitating experiential learning through industry internships. Thomas served as the State Extension Specialist in floriculture. In this position, he planned and implemented regional and state programs involving greenhouses and the florist industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He had recently retired from UGA and, just this month, started work as the American Floral Endowment\u2019s ambassador for internships and scholarships. He was traveling between universities when he passed away. Prior to his new position, he reviewed research grants and scholarship applications for AFE and also helped coordinate internship promotional videos the organization still uses today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m heartbroken,\u201d said Debi Chedester, AFE\u2019s Executive Director, who worked with Paul for many years and admired his commitment to setting up students for success. \u201cHe stayed in touch with every single one of them and was a proud papa when he learned of a past student\u2019s new career position or life event,\u201d she said. \u201cPaul\u2019s love for this industry was undeniable. He lived it every day and, even upon retirement, chose to travel to tell students about the opportunities for young professionals. The industry lost an amazing educator, advocate, and friend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His UGA colleague, Marc van Iersel, Ph.D., applauded Paul\u2019s talent for nudging students out of their comfort zones. \u201cPaul\u2019s assurances and encouragement allowed many students to pursue dreams and careers they otherwise would not have,\u201d he said. \u201cPerhaps his biggest impact was not that he believed in the students but that he was able to make the students believe in themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the horticulture community lost one of its greatest activists, through these students, \u201cPaul\u2019s legacy will continue for generations to come,\u201d said Leonardo Lombardini, Ph.D., the head of UGA\u2019s horticulture department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes,
4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605. His memorial service will be Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church, 2040 Belmont Rd., Arnoldsville, GA 30619.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Endowment Floral Americano
c\/o Dr. Paul Thomas Memorial Tribute
610 Madison Street, Ste. 101, PMB 803
Alexandria, VA 22314<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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