Bill Text: GA HR88 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Jones, Mrs. Darnella Shell; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-01-15 - House Read and Adopted [HR88 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR88-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 88
By:
Representative Brooks of the
63rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mrs. Darnella Shell Jones; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the passing of one of its most distinguished
citizens with the passing of Mrs. Darnella Shell Jones on July 19, 2008;
and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Jones was born on December 21, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Johnson and
Lemmie Shell; and
WHEREAS,
this great Georgian graduated from Washington High School in Fulton County,
Georgia, in 1946; and
WHERAS,
this devout woman was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church North,
participating in the Matron's Ministry, the Terry West Bible School Class, the
D.T. George Gospel Choir, the Antioch Adult Choir, the Choir #1, and the
Culinary Ministry; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Jones was united in love and marriage for 55 years to the late Reverend
Joseph Jones, Sr., and the couple was blessed with seven faithful and loving
children: Reverend Sandra Jewell Williams, Joseph Jones, Jr., Johnny Lee Jones,
Larry R. Jones, Kenneth Earl Jones, Michael Jerome Jones, and Sheila Diane
Jones; and
WHEREAS,
during her life, Mrs. Jones dedicated over 35 years to the Atlanta Public School
System and was a proud member of the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees Union; and
WHEREAS,
a woman who gave selflessly of her time to others, Mrs. Jones was awarded the
Citizen Volunteer Award from Fulton County in 1999 for her volunteer work with
the Harriet G. Darnell Senior Multi-purpose center, her service as a Poll
Manager for Fulton County elections, and her work with the Fulton County
Democratic Party Executive Committee and the State Committee of the Democratic
Party of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she leaves behind many who will cherish her memory and the wonderful times shared, including her seven children, 19 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and loyal friends; and
WHEREAS, she leaves behind many who will cherish her memory and the wonderful times shared, including her seven children, 19 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and loyal friends; and
WHEREAS,
all who were privileged to know this distinguished Georgian join her family in
mourning her loss.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby
joins in honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Darnella Shell Jones and
expressing its appreciation of her many contributions to her community and the
State of Georgia.
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. Jones's
family.
