SR1088: SR1088 Burgess, Flossie Mae Grant Williams; honor

26 LC 112 4155 Senate Resolution 1088 By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd and Kemp of the 38th A RESOLUTION Honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess was born on July 25, 1936; and3 WHEREAS, born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Flossie continue d her education in4 Philadelphia, where she pursued vocational training that led to her career as a nurse5 technician professional. She devoted 21 years of dedicated service to St. Joseph's Hospital6 before retiring; and7 WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she has been a member of Central Baptist8 Church in Savannah for 55 years, serving in many ministries and touching countless lives.9 Her love for gospel music led her to sing with several choirs, including the Women's Council10 of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, the Citywide Mass Choir, the New Testament11 Mass Choir, and the Savannah Community Choir; and12 WHEREAS, through her union with the late Neal Williams, she became the proud mother13 of Dana, Shekeyer, the late Baby Williams, and the late Corinthian Williams Sr. She is the14 cherished grandmother of Frank Jr., Courtney, Kiannis, JaCorey, Corinthian Jr., Bianca,15 S. R. 1088 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4155 Shedrick, Dyamond, and the late Sy'Heem, and the proud great-gr andmother of Jaxon,16 Aspen, Sy'Mir, Ivy, Isaiah, Zy'Yahn, Zyan, Ivory, Jace, Jakobe, Jordan, Elija'Wuan, and17 Corinthian III; and18 WHEREAS, later in life, she shared companionship with the late John Burgess; and19 WHEREAS, Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess is a person of great strength and patience20 with a reputation for service and kindness. Her nurturing spirit, giving heart, and the example21 she has made of her life have helped to make this world a better place in which to live, and22 it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately recognized during this very special and23 memorable time in her life; and24 WHEREAS, on July 25, 2026, family and friends will gather to joyfully celebrate the life,25 legacy, and 90th birthday of Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess , honoring a life that26 continues to inspire all who know her and marking nine decades of God's grace, love, and27 favor.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body29 honor Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service30 to the members of her family and community; join in celebrating the remarkable occasion31 of her 90th birthday; and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and32 happiness.33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed34 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Flossie Mae Grant35 Williams Burgess.36 S. R. 1088 - 2 -