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4	4	SENATE RESOLUTION 31
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Grace Bolton Freeman
13	13	of Memphis.
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15	15	WHEREAS, the members of this legislative body were greatly saddened to learn of the
16	16	passing of Grace Bolton Freeman; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Grace Freeman was an exemplary public servant and consummate
18	18	professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in
19	19	numerous capacities; and
20	20	WHEREAS, born on December 20, 1932, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, Grace Olivia Bolton
21	21	Freeman was the daughter of Richard Bolton and Carrie Pinson Bolton; and
22	22	WHEREAS, Grace Freeman was educated in the Pontotoc school system, where she
23	23	excelled academically, and graduated from Pontotoc Colored High School before continuing her
24	24	studies at Mississippi Industrial College (MIC) in Holly Springs, Mississippi; and
25	25	WHEREAS, at MIC, she played basketball and was elected Homecoming Queen before
26	26	receiving her undergraduate degree in elementary education and embarking on a career as an
27	27	educator in the Pontotoc County School System; and
28	28	WHEREAS, in 1957, she met and married the love of her life, Wiley H. Freeman, and the
29	29	couple relocated to Memphis, where Mrs. Freeman served as a teacher with Memphis City
30	30	Schools; and
31	31	WHEREAS, entering the banking industry, Grace Freeman enjoyed a long and storied
32	32	career as a highly respected banking officer with Union Planters National Bank, where she
33	33	remained a dedicated officer until her retirement in 1986; and
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38	38	WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she was a longtime member of Mt.
39	39	Pisgah C.M.E. Church, where she served as a member of Usher Board #1 and the Mary Becton
40	40	Missionary Society; and
41	41	WHEREAS, she had a passion for gardening, especially growing tomatoes, okra, and
42	42	peppers, and found great joy in baking; she was known far and wide for her delicious cakes;
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44	44	WHEREAS, Mrs. Freeman was also deeply devoted to her family, and she always
45	45	endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
46	46	WHEREAS, Mrs. Freeman was the proud mother of Richard U. Freeman, Sedgwick
47	47	(Wendy) Freeman, Whitney Freeman, Carole Woodard, and Mary Freeman, the loving
48	48	grandmother of Dr. Jonathan Freeman, Cordell Gray, Loren Freeman, Zachary (Hydeia)
49	49	Freeman, and Marcus (Rebecca) Woodard, and the great-grandmother of six great-
50	50	grandchildren; and
51	51	WHEREAS, she will be sadly mourned but fondly remembered by her sister-in-law,
52	52	Ludean Freeman, and a host of nieces and nephews, extended family members, and dear
53	53	friends; and
54	54	WHEREAS, in addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Freeman was preceded in
55	55	death by her brother, Richard Bolton, Jr.; and
56	56	WHEREAS, Grace Freeman leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
57	57	public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen
58	58	endeavors; and
59	59	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should pause to
60	60	remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
61	61	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
62	62	GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we honor the memory of Grace
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67	67	Bolton Freeman, reflecting fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment
68	68	to living the examined life with courage and conviction.
69	69	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
70	70	to the family of Mrs. Freeman.
71	71	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
72	72	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy.