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House Resolution 1283

By: Representatives Howard of the 121st, Frazier of the 123rd, Stephens of the 161st, James of the 135th, Murphy of the 120th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Deacon Sally Thomas; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Deacon Sally Thomas was born on January 12, 1912, in Waynesboro, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Deacon Thomas has been a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for 83 years and has served as deacon for over 40 years; and

WHEREAS, his spiritual guidance demonstrated throughout his church and community serves as an example and inspiration for all of the Faith Community; and

WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding he has demonstrated have provided the foundation and framework of success in which all of his family members have developed and flourished; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished man has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens and he possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which are achieved by overcoming the many challenges of life; and

WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he has made of his life, he makes this world a better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that he be appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time of his life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in in commending Deacon Sally Thomas on the occasion of his 100th birthday and wishing him many more years of happiness.
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 Deacon Sally Thomas.