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House Resolution 569
By: Representatives Okoye of the 102
nd
, Clark of the 108
th
, Adeyina of the 110
th
, Park of the
107
th
, and McClain of the 109
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Sanders Shaw; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Dorothy Sanders Shaw on February 23, 2025; and3
WHEREAS, Dorothy Sanders Shaw was born on August 13, 1934, the beloved daughter of4
Beatrice Bailey and Charles Penn Sanders; and5
WHEREAS, after earning her bachelor's degree in 1956 from the Mississippi State College6
for Women, she began her distinguished career in civil service as a logistics analyst with the7
United States Air Force at Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia; and8
WHEREAS, in 1984, she advanced her career with a promotion that led her to9
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and in 1986, she transitioned to a role as10
a budget analyst at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., where she continued her exemplary11
civil service until her retirement at age 56; and12
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WHEREAS, after retiring from the Pentagon, Dorothy Sanders Shaw embarked on a second
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career in real estate, earning her license and working as a Century 21 realtor for eight years14
before returning to Georgia in 1998 to be closer to her family; and15
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she was a devoted member of St. Matthew's16
Episcopal Church, where she participated in the Café Theology discussion group and took17
sacraments to homebound members; and18
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Wayne, and was blessed19
with three remarkable children, Allison, Karen, and Keith; four wonderful grandchildren,20
Lauren, William, Len, and Kate; and three cherished great-grandchildren, Agnes, Edie, and21
Rae; and22
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Dorothy Sanders Shaw will long be23
remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who24
had the great fortune of knowing her.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Sanders Shaw and27
express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.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 to the30
family of Dorothy Sanders Shaw.31
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