Bill Text: GA HR1062 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Murrell, Mrs. Cherrie Gaines Watkins; 100th birthday; honor
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-04-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR1062 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1062-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1062
By:
Representative Williams of the
165th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mrs. Cherrie Gaines Watkins Murrell; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Cherrie Gaines Watkins Murrell was born on April 12, 1909, in Garfield,
Georgia, the beloved daughter of the late Freeman and Rachel Pierce Gaines;
and
WHEREAS,
she had a lovely childhood on her family's farm, learning the importance of a
good work ethic in her daily chores and enjoying the farm's many fruit trees,
farm animals, grapes, blueberries, and assorted vegetables; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Murrell married Spurgeon Watkins, and their loving union blessed her with a
remarkable son, Althen Clemon; and
WHEREAS,
she moved to Hinesville, Georgia, in the early 1940's, where the family bought
three acres of land off Folker Road, where she continues to live today;
and
WHEREAS,
over the years, Mrs. Murrell worked in homes of families, providing them with
outstanding service cooking and caring for the children; and
WHEREAS,
she retired from her position with the laundry service department at Ft.
Stewart, where she diligently and conscientiously devoted her time and made
countless friends with her warm smile and generous nature; and
WHEREAS,
after Mr. Watkins's passing, Mrs. Murrell was united in love and marriage to the
late Deacon Douse Murrell, and they enjoyed many years working together on their
farm in Gum Branch; and
WHEREAS,
a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Murrell was a member of Mt. Zion A.M.E.
Church of Garfield as a child and joined Bethel A.M.E. Church upon her move to
Hinesville, faithfully serving on the Stewardess Board, the Worker Bees, the
Missionary Society, and the choir; and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the
vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character
which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life;
and
WHEREAS,
she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, 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 join in commending Mrs. Cherrie Gaines Watkins Murrell on the occasion
of her 100th birthday and wishing her many more years of happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Cherrie
Gaines Watkins Murrell.
