Bill Text: GA HR1092 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Jack and Jill of America; Savannah Chapter; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - House Read and Adopted [HR1092 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1092-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1092
By:
Representatives Gordon of the
162nd,
Stephens of the
161st,
Bryant of the
160th,
Brooks of the
63rd,
Mitchell of the
88th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Jack and Jill of America is a national organization founded by the late Mrs.
Marion Turner Stubbs Thomas and Mrs. Louise Truitt Jackson Dench in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1938; and
WHEREAS,
Jack and Jill of America is an African American organization of mothers who
nurture future leaders by strengthening children ages two to 19 through chapter
programming, community service, legislative advocacy, and philanthropic giving;
and
WHEREAS,
with a mission of "Empowering Our Youth to Excel in Leadership and Service in
Our Communities," the dedicated members of Jack and Jill of America believe
every child, with proper guidance and opportunity, can be a leader;
and
WHEREAS,
Jack and Jill of America's Savannah Chapter was installed by Mrs. Thelma Keck on
October 15, 1960, and charter members included Dorothy Adams, Ernestine
Bertrand, Virginia Blalock, Jacqueline Bryant, Mozelle Clemmons, Mozella G.
Collier, Agatha Cooper, Ruth Dobson, Veronica Douglas, Ester Hardin, Sadie M.
Jason, Constance Johnson, Edith Jones, Margaret Law, Mattie Leftwich, Merdis
Lyons, Mary McDew, Violet Singleton, Harriett P. Stone, Sadie Williams, Mary
Edith Stiles, Ouida Thompson, Mary White, Inez Williams, and Martha Wilson;
and
WHEREAS,
these mothers envisioned an organization that focused on the family and sought
for all children a rich cultural experience that would enhance both physical and
mental growth; and
WHEREAS,
the Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is celebrating 50 years of
service to the Savannah community, having positively influenced the lives of
hundreds of children through community service, giving, and recognition
programs; and
WHEREAS,
the Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is poised to continue its rich
history of service and high level of commitment and dedication to the Savannah
community; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding work of this fine
organization and its numerous contributions to the citizens of this state be
appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the rich history and legacy of the Savannah Chapter of Jack
and Jill of America and commend this amazing organization on 50 years of service
to the children of Savannah and the State of Georgia.
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 Savannah
Chapter of Jack and Jill of America.
