Bill Text: GA SR563 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Davenport, Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR563 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR563-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 563
By:
Senators Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, James of the 35th, Fort of
the 39th, Jones of the 10th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport on the occasion of her 85th
birthday; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport was born on May 16, 1926, in Jonesboro,
Georgia, the beloved daughter of Henry and Clara Dixon, and this year she enjoys
the rare distinction of celebrating her 85th birthday; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Davenport earned a bachelor's degree in home economics from Clark College
and a master's degree in education from Atlanta University; and
WHEREAS,
she dedicated 38 years to uplifting the lives of young people through her work
as an educator at W.A. Fountain High School in Forest Park and Lillie E. Suder
Elementary School in Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Davenport's leadership and service have been invaluable to numerous
organizations, including the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club, American
Business Women's Association, National Education Association, Georgia
Association of Educators, Clayton County Education Association, Concerned Black
Citizens Coalition of Clayton County, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, NAACP Clayton
County Branch, International Reading Association, Clayton County Reading
Association, Clayton County Retired Teachers Association, and Georgia State
Consumer Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS,
a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Davenport has been an active member of
Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church for over 70 years; and
WHEREAS,
she is the proud mother of two remarkable daughters, retired Clayton County
school teacher Carolyn Davenport and Georgia State Senator Gail Davenport;
and
WHEREAS,
the devotion, patience, and understanding she has demonstrated have provided the
foundation and framework of success in which her family members have developed
and flourished; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Davenport 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
WHEREAS,
a kind and generous woman, Mrs. Davenport brings joy and happiness to her many
friends, neighbors, and family members who have the great pleasure of knowing
her; and
WHEREAS,
by the example Mrs. Davenport 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 SENATE that the members of this body commend
Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport for her loving and dedicated service to the
members of her family and the citizens of her community, congratulate her upon
the grand occasion of her 85th birthday, and extend to her best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon
Davenport.
