HR1725: HR1725 Brown, Fannie; commend

26 LC 112 3942 House Resolution 1725 By: Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Dawson of the 65th, and Schofield of the 63rd A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Fannie Brown; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Fannie Brown was born on March 11, 1926, in Palmetto, Georgia, and this year2 she enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating her 100th birthday; and3 WHEREAS, over the past century, Fannie Brown has become a true pillar of the Palmetto4 community, and today she stands as a living testimony of service, perseverance, dignity, and5 love; and6 WHEREAS, she is a founding member of J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, where7 she served her fellow congreg ants with faithful devotion for mo re than 30 years as the8 financial secretary; and9 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high10 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens; and 11 WHEREAS, Fannie Brown possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience12 and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of13 life; and14 H. R. 1725 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3942 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for15 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and16 WHEREAS, a kind and generous person, Fannie Brown brings joy an d happiness to her17 family and to the many friends and neighbors who have the great pleasure of knowing her;18 and19 WHEREAS, she has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course of her lifetime20 and we salute her contribution to its progress through her tire less efforts on behalf of her21 community and extended family; and22 WHEREAS, by the example Fannie Brown has made of her life, she makes this world a23 better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and prope r that she be appropriately24 recognized during this very special and memorable time.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body commend Fannie Brown for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving27 service to the members of her family and community; congratulat e her on the remarkable28 occasion of her 100th birthday; and extend their most sincere b est wishes for continued29 health and happiness.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to32 Fannie Brown.33 H. R. 1725 - 2 -