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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 131
By Seal
SJR0131
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Margaret Southerland of
Rutledge.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Margaret Southerland; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Southerland was an exemplary public servant and consummate
professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in
numerous capacities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Southerland served with acumen and alacrity as a certified pharmacy
technician at Smiths Drug Store for forty-three years, in which position she earned the respect
of her peers and superiors alike for the exemplary quality of her work; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Southerland was an active and devout member of Mitchell Springs
Baptist Church, which she served faithfully for fifty-four years; and
WHEREAS, deeply devoted to her family, Ms. Southerland always endeavored to
remain true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Southerland was the proud mother of Frank "Darrell" (Sherry)
Southerland; grandmother of Samarah (Buford) Rosser, Nicole (Dale) Johnson, and Harmon
(Grayce) Southerland; and great-grandmother of Brandon Rosser, Steven Rosser, and Asher
Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Southerland is further survived by her brother, Johnny Boatman;
special daughter, Misty Boatman; special friends, Shirley Dyer and Amy Hurd; and a host of
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her parents, Lewis and Stella Boatman, Ms. Southerland was
preceded in death by her husband, Frank Southerland, Jr.; brothers, Don Boatman and Mac
Boatman; sisters, Tina Byrd and Donna Guinn; many aunts and uncles; and special friends,
Doug Smith and Shelby Roach; and
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WHEREAS, Margaret Southerland leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and
probity in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all
her chosen endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESS EE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Margaret Southerland,
reflecting fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment to living the
examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family of Ms. Southerland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.