HR 27: Thomas, Morriscene Watts; condolences

House Resolution 27EX

By: Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Dawson of the 65th, Mitchell of the 88th, Adeyina of the 110th, Moore of the 91st, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Morriscene Watts Thomas; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Morriscene Watts Thomas; and

WHEREAS, Morriscene Watts Thomas was born on November 29, 1928, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, a beloved daughter of Taylor Harry Stephens and Justine Collier Watts; and

WHEREAS, a beloved educator, she devoted more than 26 years of service to public education, shaping the lives of countless students through her work as a teacher and mentor in the Atlanta Public School System; and

WHEREAS, she further dedicated innumerable hours of her time and energy toward her community throughout her life, attending civil rights rallies with her friend and classmate, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and participating in numerous activities with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Morriscene Watts Thomas was an active member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church; and

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WHEREAS, Morriscene Watts Thomas was blessed with four remarkable children, Eleanor, Donzella, Mamie, and Lisa; seven wonderful grandchildren, Rhonda, Ralph Jr., Brian, Roman, Martysses, Mark, and Penny; and a host of beloved great– and great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; 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, Morriscene Watts Thomas 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 Morriscene Watts Thomas 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 Morriscene Watts Thomas.

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