HR579: HR579 Purser, Lilla Lee; commend

25 LC 112 3312 House Resolution 579 By: Representative Mathis of the 133rd A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Lilla Lee Purser; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Lilla Lee Purser was born on March 14, 1925, in Cochra n, Georgia, and this2 year she enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating her 100th birthday; and3 WHEREAS, she graduated from Cochran High School as a member of the Class of 1941,4 where she played on the girls basketball team, and she continue d her education at Middle5 Georgia College, excelling in both basketball and tennis; and6 WHEREAS, a devoted and active member of the First Baptist Church of Cochran, Lilla Lee7 Purser has dedicated many years to teaching Sunday school and s erving her fellow8 congregants; and9 WHEREAS, she was blessed with 72 years of loving marriage to the late Billy F. Purser, and10 together they have raised two wonderful children; and11 WHEREAS, she has brought joy and warmth to those around her thr ough her love of12 working in her yard, playing bridge, fishing, and cooking, and she now delights in playing13 bingo, her favorite pastime; and14 H. R. 579 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3312 WHEREAS, Lilla Lee Purser has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course15 of her lifetime and we salute her contribution to its progress through her tireless efforts on16 behalf of her community and extended family; and17 WHEREAS, by the example Lilla Lee Purser has made of her life, she makes this world a18 better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and prope r that she be appropriately19 honored during this very special and memorable time.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body commend Lilla Lee Purser for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving22 service to the members of her family and community; congratulat e her on the remarkable23 occasion of her 100th birthday; and extend their most sincere b est wishes for continued24 health and happiness.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Lilla27 Lee Purser.28 H. R. 579 - 2 -