Bill Text: GA HR1593 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Smith, Ms. Grace Sophia Francis; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-24 - House Read and Adopted [HR1593 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1593-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1593
By:
Representative Cooper of the
41st
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and celebrating the 75th birthday of Ms. Grace Sophia Francis Smith; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Grace Sophia Francis Smith was born on February 25, 1937, in Port of Spain,
Trinidad, a beloved daughter of the late Barbara Watson; and
WHEREAS,
she is a proud and shining example of enduring love and affection and has seen
her progeny grow and flourish over a span of three descending generations;
and
WHEREAS,
she was united in love and marriage to United States Navy Seaman, Edgar Smith,
in 1959 and was blessed with three remarkable children, Arlene, Eddie, and
Sharon, six wonderful grandchildren, and one adored great-grandchild;
and
WHEREAS,
she attended Catholic schools and, since coming to the United States, has lived
in Florida, Connecticut, New York, Texas, California, and Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Smith is proud of her Trinidadian heritage and equally proud to be a United
States Citizen; and
WHEREAS,
she has worked as an administrative assistant for the City of Odessa, a buyer
for the Armed Forces Exchanges Stores, an executive assistant for Coca-Cola, and
an elementary school paraprofessional for the Fulton County school system;
and
WHEREAS,
an active member in her community, Ms. Smith has served as the treasurer of Sun
Valley Estates Home Owners Association; and
WHEREAS,
a woman of deep and abiding faith, Ms. Smith has been a member of Most Blessed
Sacrament Catholic Church for more than 20 years, continues her life in service
to God by visiting and ministering to people in need, and remains young at heart
through her active participation as a member of the usher board;
and
WHEREAS,
her culinary skills have delighted members of her family and friends for years
with her highly renowned food from Trinidad; and
WHEREAS,
she enjoys gardening, traveling, spending time with her family, and shopping,
and she has a love for nourishing people with her cooking; 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, understanding, 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 heartily commend Ms. Grace Sophia Francis Smith for her efficient,
effective, unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family
and the citizens of her community, congratulate her on the occasion of her 75th
birthday, and extend to her 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 transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Grace
Sophia Francis Smith.
