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House
Resolution 120
By:
Representative Ralston of the
7th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliott Jones; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliott Jones on December 6, 2010;
and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Jones was well known in her hometown of Blue Ridge, Georgia, for her
participation in civic, church, and social events; and
WHEREAS,
she was a charter member of the Blue Ridge Garden Club and was a former member
of the Book Club and Sewing Club; and
WHEREAS,
a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Jones was a long-time member of Blue
Ridge United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS,
she was united in love and marriage to the late Jack E. Jones and was blessed
with the support of her remarkable children, Larissa and Jack Jones, Jr.,
Frances and Ted Schneble, and Susan and Jerry Shulman; her wonderful
grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeff Ware, Lisa and Jay Jones, Thomas and Heather
Lester, and Christopher Jones; and six delightful great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Jones 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, Mrs. Jones will long be remembered for her
love of family and friendship, and this loyal mother, grandmother, and friend
will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliott
Jones and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her
passing.
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 family of
Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliott Jones.