Bill Text: GA SR1062 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Reese, Miss Lenora; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-02-28 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1062 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR1062-Enrolled.html
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Senate Resolution 1062
By: Senators Fort of the 39th, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and Jones of the 10th

A RESOLUTION


Honoring the life and memory of Miss Lenora Reese; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Miss Lenora Reese; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Reese was born on May 10, 1941, in Kingston, Georgia, a beloved daughter of the late Alonzo and Anna Will Reese, Sr.; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Ms. Reese was an active member of The Perfect Church since 1975; and

WHEREAS, she received her education in the Floyd County and Atlanta Public School Systems, was later licensed in cosmetology, and eventually found her calling in the food service industry; and

WHEREAS, active in her community, Ms. Reese was a member of the Beloved Mothers group, was known for a special project called Lenora's Kitchen and Ruddie's Grill, and aided the community with the generous donations she provided; and

WHEREAS, she was known as "Mama Lenora" to her employees at The Beautiful Restaurants where she served as a general manager at all four locations from 1980 until 1998 and continued to serve as general manager of the Cascade location after the closing of three of them; and

WHEREAS, she sponsored many special events for the H.I.L. Center, the Educational Ministry, and the Outreach Ministry; 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, Ms. Reese will long be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal daughter, employee, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Miss Lenora Reese and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Miss Lenora Reese.
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