Georgia-2011-HR58-Introduced

Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Sarah Louise Hinton-Howard; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mrs. Sarah Louise Hinton-Howard on December 23, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Howard was born on March 31, 1913, in Social Circle, Georgia, the beloved daughter of the late Olin and Estella Hinton; and

WHEREAS, she graduated at the top of her class from The Union Institute in Athens and tutored children and adults in her community to help them learn to read; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Howard was united in love and marriage to the late Nathan Howard, Sr., on October 1, 1933, a union blessed with 12 children; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Howard joined Mars Hill Church in 1925 at the age of 12 and was active in the choir and on the Mothers Board; and

WHEREAS, a talented and loving cook, Mrs. Howard enjoyed preparing food for family and friends and was known for her delicious fried pies, sweet potato pies, Brunswick stew, and oyster stew; 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, Mrs. Howard leaves behind many who will cherish her memory, including her children, Lewis, Olin, Robert, Estella, Ella Louise, Jerry, Garland, and Julia; 29 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren; 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. Howard will long be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal mother, grandmother, cousin, 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. Sarah Louise Hinton-Howard 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. Sarah Louise Hinton-Howard.