Georgia-2009-HR2019-Introduced

Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Anna E. English; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mrs. Anna E. English on March 19, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. English was born on July 7, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a beloved daughter of the late Lovett H. and Alice Clyde Ray Edwards; and

WHEREAS, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. English graduated from Booker T. Washington High School at the age of 15, attended Clark College, where she studied social studies and French and served as president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and earned a master's degree in counseling from Atlanta University; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. English dedicated 40 years to challenging and uplifting the lives of Georgia's students as an educator, serving as a substitute teacher at Washington High School, an educator at Howard High School and Price High School, an employee for the Area 1 Office, vice principal of West Fulton High School, and principal of Peyton Forest Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, an active community leader, Mrs. English was a Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and served as president of the Boulder Park Civic Club and the Atlanta Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. English was an charter member of Church of the Master Presbyterian Church, where she chaired several ministries and served as an elder, Clerk of Session, and an elected Commissioner to the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. English was united in love and marriage to Louis English and the couple adopted her niece, Barbara, after her sister's passing, who blessed them with a son-in-law, Jerry Leath, and two remarkable grandsons, Christopher and Gregory; 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, Mrs. English will long be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal mother, grandmother, aunt, 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. Anna E. English 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. Anna E. English.