HR 910: Hanberry, Mrs. Lee Ellen; 90th birthday; commend

House Resolution 910

By: Representative Burns of the 159th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Mrs. Lee Ellen Hanberry; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lee Ellen Hanberry was born on March 30, 1935, the daughter of Troy P. and Willie K. Tebeau; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she was baptized at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield, Georgia, and she continues to demonstrate Christian principles through service and her membership at Wingard Memorial Lutheran Church in Clyo, Georgia, where she regularly attends worship services; and

WHEREAS, on August 2, 1955, Mrs. Hanberry became the blushing bride of Henry William "Billy" Hanberry, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage and were blessed with three daughters, Cheryl, Kay, and Robbie; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Hanberry is affectionately known as "Granny" to seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and still has that special touch when it comes to rocking the babies to sleep; and

WHEREAS, she graduated from Springfield High School and continued her education at Georgia Teachers College (Georgia Southern University), beginning her teaching career at Clyo Elementary School, where she taught the current Speaker of the House Jon Burns, took time for motherhood, and then returned to teaching at Effingham County Middle School, where she was a colleague of Mrs. Dayle Burns and remained until her retirement; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Hanberry taught middle school children English and literature, setting high expectations and encouraging her students to stretch and reach beyond their current horizons, utilizing thought-provoking activities; and

WHEREAS, in addition to classroom teaching, she unselfishly served in additional roles as Spelling Bee Coordinator, Youth Author's Chairperson, Department Chairperson, Hardship Committee member, and GAE member, to name a few; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Hanberry is a very healthy and active lady, walking at least one mile most days while keeping her yard free of moss and debris, serving her community by providing meals and cards to others with a loving heart, displaying a positive attitude (the glass is always half full), and maintaining her high school label, "the peacemaker"; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Hanberry participates in the Clyo Homemakers Club, having served in several officer and committee positions as well as helping to hand stitch the quilt which funds their scholarship program each year; she enjoys cooking, sewing, reading, and spending time with her sister and cousins; and

WHEREAS, at age 90, she lovingly prepares and feeds four generations of Hanberrys each Sunday, ages one to 90 years; and

WHEREAS, she is a person of great strength and patience with a reputation for service, fairness, kindness, and integrity, and by the example she 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 of her life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor Mrs. Lee Ellen Hanberry for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family and community; join in celebrating the remarkable occasion of her 90th birthday; and extend their 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 Mrs. Lee Ellen Hanberry.