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House Resolution 423
By: Representatives Burns of the 159
th
and Hitchens of the 161
st
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Ernestine Hunter; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, this year, Ernestine Hunter will enjoy the rare distinction of celebrating her2
100th birthday, entering the exclusive club of Georgia's centenarians; and3
WHEREAS, Ernestine Hunter began her remarkable 42 year teaching career in 1942 at just4
17 years old, serving as the only teacher in a one-room schoolhouse that educated children5
aged 5 to 17; and6
WHEREAS, she played a vital role in the education of Black students in Effingham County7
during a time when high school education was largely inaccessible to them as they were8
required to travel to Savannah or Statesboro until the establishment of Springfield Central9
High School and Elementary School in 1956; and10
WHEREAS, Ernestine Hunter demonstrated steadfast dedication to her students, adhering11
to a regimented class schedule that included math, reading, English, spelling, and health12
while also providing needed guidance and discipline; and13
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WHEREAS, she taught thousands of students across many schools in Effingham County,
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including Union Springs and Clyo, before concluding her distinguished career at Marlow15
Elementary School in 1984; and16
WHEREAS, Ernestine Hunter possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through17
experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many18
challenges of life; and19
WHEREAS, she has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course of her20
lifetime, and we salute her contribution to its progress by her own hard work, good21
citizenship, and commitment to the youth of this state; and22
WHEREAS, by the example Ernestine Hunter has made of her life, she makes this world a23
better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately24
recognized during this very special and memorable time.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26
the members of this body congratulate Ernestine Hunter upon the remarkable occasion of her27
100th birthday and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to30
Ernestine Hunter.31
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