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HR 73: Stoddard, Ann Elizabeth Harris; condolences

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House Resolution 73

By: Representatives Willis of the 55th and Sainz of the 180th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard on January 11, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard was born on July 10, 1928, a beloved daughter of Tola and Lillie Harris; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated education professional, she served as an elementary and high school teacher, an educational consultant, and a professor at Edward Waters College, Virginia Tech, and the University of North Florida, where she retired as professor emerita; and

WHEREAS, she was a graduate of Spelman College, Atlanta University Center, and the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, she further authored numerous articles for educational journals, contributed chapters to books, and presented educational papers both nationally and internationally, receiving awards for her teaching and scholarly work; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard was an active member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Woodbine, where she served on the mission council and represented the church in several capacities, as well as of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated; and

WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, William Jr., and was blessed with four remarkable children, Lynn, William III, Keefe, and Brian; two wonderful grandchildren, Tamu and Kamal; and six outstanding great-grandchildren, Noemi, Jendaya, Osei, Usuaya, Viresha, and Oluwadurotime; and

WHEREAS, she found joy in hobbies such as reading; solving crossword, Sudoku, and logic puzzles; listening to classical and jazz music; stamp collecting; and creating intricate needlework, including crocheting afghans and cross-stitching works inspired by Impressionist artists; and

WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life, she made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard will long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing. 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 the family of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard.