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Senate Resolution 14EX
By: Senators Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th and
Butler of the 55th
A RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating Ms. Lois Smith-Dixon; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Ms. Lois Smith-Dixon was born on December 10, 1924, in Lovejoy, Georgia,2
and this year she enjoys the delightful distinction of celebrating her 99th birthday; and3
WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding she has demonstrated have provided4
the foundation of success from which her family members have developed and flourished,5
as evidenced by her six wonderful children, 18 outstanding grandchildren, 17 exceptional6
great-grandchildren, and 17 remarkable great-great-grandchildren; and7
WHEREAS, Ms. Lois Smith-Dixon has long been an integral part of her community's8
spiritual life, having joined fellowship with Mt. Olive Baptist Church in the early 1950s9
under the leadership of the late Rev. H. M. Alexander; and10
WHEREAS, her dedication to her faith and her service within the church community has11
been marked by unwavering commitment, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to the12
well-being of her fellow congregants; and13
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WHEREAS, Ms. Lois Smith-Dixon possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through
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experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many15
challenges of life; and16
WHEREAS, a resident of Jonesboro, Georgia, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with17
an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and18
WHEREAS, she has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course of her19
lifetime, and we salute her contribution to its progress through her tireless efforts on behalf20
of her community and extended family; and21
WHEREAS, by the example Ms. Lois Smith-Dixon has made of her life, she makes this22
world a better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately23
recognized during this very special and memorable time.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25
commend Ms. Lois Smith-Dixon for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the26
members of her family and community; congratulate her on the remarkable occasion of her27
99th birthday; and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ms. Lois30
Smith-Dixon.31
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