Bill Text: GA HR1214 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Dennis, Sister Albertha Williams; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-01-30 - House Read and Adopted [HR1214 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1214-Introduced.html

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12 LC 93 0219

House Resolution 1214

By: Representative Brooks of the 63rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Sister Albertha Williams Dennis; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Sister Albertha Williams Dennis on September 11, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Sister Albertha was born on December 12, 1907 in Jefferson County, a beloved daughter of Andy and Sarah Bynes Williams; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Sister Albertha was an active member of St. John AME Church where she served as church secretary and president of the missionary society for twenty years, was on the stewardess board, sang in the choir, and taught Bible School and Sunday School for many years; and

WHEREAS, Sister Albertha was united in love and marriage to Mack McKinley Dennis and was blessed with six remarkable children, Mary Jane Dennis, Eunice Veal, Sarah Grier, Evelyn Harris, Constance Hunter, and Mack A. Dennis, 12 wonderful grandchildren, and 17 adored great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, she generously served her community by hand-washing clothes for other families, preparing and carrying them entire meals, and sharing the clothes of her children with others; and

WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her 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, Sister Albertha will long be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-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 Sister Albertha Williams Dennis 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 Sister Albertha Williams Dennis.