Bill Text: MS HR85 | 2014 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Mrs. Catherlene McDonald; commend life and legacy upon her passing.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-04-01 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR85 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2014-HR85-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2014 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Watson
House Resolution 85
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMENDING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. CATHERLENE MCDONALD AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HER PASSING.
WHEREAS, "To everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under the Heaven," and as such, the grand architect of the universe, the immaculate author and finisher of our soul's destiny, has summoned the mortal presence of dearly beloved, Mrs. Catherlene McDonald, to eternal rest, as she has made life's final transition from earthly travailing to heavenly reward rendering great sorrow and loss to her family, colleagues and friends; and
WHEREAS, born on October 5, 1926, in Coffeeville, Alabama, to her late and proud parents, Lillie Hall and Matt Osborn, Mrs. McDonald, who was educated in the Clark County School System, departed this life on Friday, January 31, 2014, to enter into eternity with her Heavenly Father; and
WHEREAS, as fate would lend itself to the building upon the blueprint divinely designed for the pattern of her life by the Great Deity, Mrs. McDonald's heart was pierced by the love, chivalry and affection of Mr. Caleb McDonald, and the duo became bone of one another's bone and flesh of one another's flesh after exchanging the nuptials of holy matrimony in 1945 and completing their family unit with the addition of four beautiful daughters; and
WHEREAS, a God-fearing Christian before all other roles she assumed, a devoted wife and nurturing mother next, Mrs. McDonald, the living embodiment of a woman of Proverbs 31:10 distinction and possessing the ambitious spirit akin to that of King David, she was a woman after God's own heart, pouring her lifetime of infinite wisdom into the lives of her children through her exemplary Christian service affiliations with Union Baptist Church and Ebenezer Baptist Church where she served in Sunday School, on the Nurses' Guild and Missions; and
WHEREAS, one who relied heavily on her faith, Mrs. McDonald remained devout in her Christian service and patronage throughout her life, reflecting her passion for God through her commitment to assisting others and pouring into the heritage of her family in addition to her association with the Jolly 14 Club and the Sophisticated Social and Savings Club; and
WHEREAS, in Mrs. McDonald's transfiguration from mortality to immortality, she now adorns the raiment of a spiritual bride, awaiting the bridegroom's return in holy anticipation of that wondrous event, as it is written in the book of Revelation 21:1-2; and
WHEREAS, though she has traversed the river of life to reunite with those who answered God's summons to life eternal and now beckon her arrival to the celestial shores of Heaven's grandeur, including her parents, late husband Caleb, grandchildren Herbert Lyn and Felicia Stafford, the legacy of Mrs. McDonald's memory, which if put to music, would be a majestic symphonic masterpiece composed by the Holy Trinity, will continue to refresh the hearts and fond memories of her survivors: daughters, Bette D. Blanding, Stella M. Mackabee, Mary S. Duckworth and Carol McDonald; sons-in-law, James Mackabee, Jr., and Dr. Matthew Blanding, Jr.; sister, Magdalene Dorsey; ten grandchildren; six nieces; one nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend the life of such virtuous soldiers who have toiled upon the battlefields of life to exude the love of Christ for all, as evidenced by the life's light of Mrs. McDonald:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby mourn the loss and commemorate the life, legacy and service of Mrs. Catherlene McDonald, and extend deepest sympathy to her family and friends upon her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Mrs. Catherlene McDonald and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
