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House Resolution 867

By: Representative Powell of the 29th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Ms. Mildred Ray; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Mildred Ray was born on April 5, 1909, in Elbert County, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Essie Adams and James Albert Ray; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Ray grew up in a loving and supportive family, which included her siblings, Lorine, Ethel, William, Luther, James, Clinton, and Martin; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Hartwell High School, Ms. Ray attended Georgia State Normal School and earned a bachelor's degree in home economics from the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, she had a distinguished career as a teacher, demonstrating a deep personal commitment to the education of the students of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Ms. Ray joined the Hartwell First Baptist Church on July 5, 1964, and has devoted her talent, time, and energy as extension department chairman; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and

WHEREAS, she enjoys spending time playing cards, sewing beautiful creations, making sun catchers, and creating amazing crafts; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in commending Ms. Mildred Ray on the occasion of her 100th birthday and wishing her 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 Mrs. Mildred Ray.