| 1 | 1 | | 23 LC 112 1744 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 35EX |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Wilkerson of the 38 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Williams of the 37 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Stoner of the 40 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Anulewicz |
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| 10 | 10 | | of the 42 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Smith of the 41 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Honoring the life and memory of Betty Camp Godwin; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | with the passing of Betty Camp Godwin on November 24, 2023; and3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Betty Camp Godwin was born on June 19, 1927, in Dallas, Georgia, a beloved4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | daughter of Nicodemus and Joetta Brown Camp; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, a life-time resident of Marietta, she enjoyed a distinguished 38-year career as6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | part of Lockheed Martin, where she served as production manager; and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, she was further involved in state and local politics for many years as a longtime8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | supporter of the Democratic Party and as a friend and advisor to many party chairs, including9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | Guy Drexinger and David Wilkerson, as well as to Senator Steve Thompson, Congressman10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | Buddy Darden, and Governor Roy Barnes; and11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, Betty Camp Godwin was blessed with three remarkable children, Ralph Jr.,12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | Michael, and Ricky; one wonderful grandson, Jason; and one outstanding great-grandson,13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | John; and14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 35EX |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern |
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| 35 | 35 | | for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | her family and friends were admired by others; and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | she made this world a better place in which to live; and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Betty Camp Godwin will long be21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | had the great fortune of knowing her.23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Betty Camp Godwin and25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | family of Betty Camp Godwin.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | H. R. 35EX |
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