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HR 423: Hunter, Ernestine; commend

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House Resolution 423

By: Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating Ernestine Hunter; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, this year, Ernestine Hunter will enjoy the rare distinction of celebrating her 100th birthday, entering the exclusive club of Georgia's centenarians; and

WHEREAS, Ernestine Hunter began her remarkable 42 year teaching career in 1942 at just 17 years old, serving as the only teacher in a one-room schoolhouse that educated children aged 5 to 17; and

WHEREAS, she played a vital role in the education of Black students in Effingham County during a time when high school education was largely inaccessible to them as they were required to travel to Savannah or Statesboro until the establishment of Springfield Central High School and Elementary School in 1956; and

WHEREAS, Ernestine Hunter demonstrated steadfast dedication to her students, adhering to a regimented class schedule that included math, reading, English, spelling, and health while also providing needed guidance and discipline; and

WHEREAS, she taught thousands of students across many schools in Effingham County, including Union Springs and Clyo, before concluding her distinguished career at Marlow Elementary School in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Ernestine Hunter possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and

WHEREAS, she has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course of her lifetime, and we salute her contribution to its progress by her own hard work, good citizenship, and commitment to the youth of this state; and

WHEREAS, by the example Ernestine Hunter has made of her life, she makes this world a better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate Ernestine Hunter upon the remarkable occasion of her 100th birthday and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ernestine Hunter.