Bill Text: GA HR1331 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Adams, Ms. Jettie M.; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-06 - House Read and Adopted [HR1331 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1331-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1331
By:
Representatives Williams of the
165th,
Gordon of the
162nd,
Stephens of the
161st,
Dawkins-Haigler of the
93rd,
and Stephenson of the
92nd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Ms. Jettie M. Adams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Ms. Jettie M. Adams on January 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Adams was born on September 26, 1933, in Charleston, South Carolina, a
beloved daughter of William Bradford Adams, Sr., and Louise Adams;
and
WHEREAS,
a woman of deep and abiding faith, Ms. Adams was an active member of St. John
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Savannah
State College, now Savannah State University, in 1956, where she was also
inducted into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in 1954, and a Master of
Education degree in elementary education from Savannah State College/Armstrong
State College in 1978; and
WHEREAS,
she was a teacher in the Chatham County Public School system for many years and
continued to mentor and assist Savannah youngsters even after her retirement;
and
WHEREAS,
she has been honored numerous times, including being named the Savannah Sentinel
in 1962, Teacher of the Year at Anderson Street School from 1966-1967,
Distinguished Service Citation in 1972, Master Gardener Award from the
Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Georgia in 1982, Savannah
Tribune Media Person of the Year in 1994, Beach High School Monumental Reunion
49ers to 50ites Bell of Freedom in 1995, Who's Who Hall of Fame in 2002, the
Dorothy Taylor Sisterhood Award by the Savannah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta in 2002, and Herald of Savannah Uncompromising Service Award in 2005;
and
WHEREAS,
she was a member of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association
and worked with W.W. Law and the NAACP, where she was active with voter rights
and voter registration; 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, Ms. Jettie M. Adams will long be remembered
for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal daughter, sister, and
friend 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 Ms. Jettie M. Adams 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 transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of
Ms. Jettie M. Adams.
