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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 543 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Orrock of the 36th, Kemp of the 38th, Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th, |
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| 4 | 4 | | Harrell of the 40th and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Commending and congratulating Mother Willie Bell Beatles; and for other purposes. |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, Mother Willie Bell Beatles was born on March 14, 1928, in Fayette County,2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | Georgia, and this year she enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating her 97th birthday; and3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding she has demonstrated have provided4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | the foundation of success from which her family members have developed and flourished,5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | as evidenced by her 10 wonderful children, 20 outstanding grandchildren, 26 exceptional6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | great-grandchildren, and seven magnificent great-great-grandchildren; and7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, she has lived in the Thomasville community for 68 years and has worshiped at8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | First Mount Selah Baptist Church for 71 years, where she serves faithfully on the Mother's9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | Board, advises fellow members, and remains active in every aspect of church life; and10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens; and12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | S. R. 543 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, Mother Willie Bell Beatles possesses the vast wisdom which only comes |
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| 23 | 23 | | through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the14 |
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| 24 | 24 | | many challenges of life; and15 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, a kind and generous person, Mother Willie Bell Beatles brings joy and16 |
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| 26 | 26 | | happiness to her family and to the many friends and neighbors who have the great pleasure17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | of knowing her; and18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, she has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course of her19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | lifetime, and we salute her contribution to its progress through her tireless efforts on behalf20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | of her community and extended family; and21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, by the example Mother Willie Bell Beatles has made of her life, she makes this22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | world a better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | honored during this very special and memorable time.24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | commend Mother Willie Bell Beatles for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | members of her family and community; congratulate her on the remarkable occasion of her27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | 97th birthday; and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mother Willie Bell30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | Beatles.31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | S. R. 543 |
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