Bill Text: GA HR1261 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Richardson, Betty Mae Castleberry; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-01 - House Read and Adopted [HR1261 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1261-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1261
By:
Representatives Rogers of the
26th,
Collins of the
27th,
Dunahoo of the
25th,
and Benton of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Betty Mae Castleberry Richardson; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Betty Mae Castleberry Richardson on September 12, 2011;
and
WHEREAS,
Betty Mae was born on April 15, 1937, in Gainesville, Georgia, a beloved
daughter of the late Paul and Mae Castleberry; and
WHEREAS,
a woman of deep and abiding faith, Betty Mae was an active member of First
Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, where she was active in the Presbyterian
Women and Wonderful Works as well as being a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and
Vacation Bible school teacher; and
WHEREAS,
Betty Mae was united in love and marriage to John N. Richardson, Jr., and was
blessed with two remarkable daughters, Karen Schaap and Paula Bagwell, and five
wonderful grandchildren, Margaret Schaap, Mary Katherine Skidmore, Curt Bagwell,
Ashley Bagwell, and Jessica Bagwell; and
WHEREAS,
she 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, Betty Mae Castleberry Richardson will long
be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal wife,
mother, daughter, 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 Betty Mae Castleberry Richardson and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Betty Mae Castleberry Richardson 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
Betty Mae Castleberry Richardson.