Bill Text: GA HR95 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Davis, Mrs. Janice; condolences
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2009-01-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR95 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR95-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 95
By:
Representatives Buckner of the
130th,
Smith of the
131st,
Hugley of the
133rd,
Smith of the
129th,
and Smyre of the
132nd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mrs. Janice Davis; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mrs. Janice Davis on January 6, 2009, when she lost her
five-year battle with a rare form of cancer; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Davis was born on January 20, 1955, in Columbus, Georgia, a beloved
daughter of Omagene Davis Holland and Douglas W. Davis and stepdaughter of
Ernest Holland; and
WHEREAS,
this great Georgian graduated from Columbus High School in 1973 and earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in Community Development and a master's degree in
Business Administration from Columbus State University; and
WHEREAS,
a caring and generous woman, Mrs. Davis was an active member of Wynbrook Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS,
during her life, Mrs. Davis worked for nine years as executive director of the
nonprofit Sports Council of Columbus, retiring in 2008; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Davis was committed to making Columbus a venue for sports, working hard to
attract events such as the Georgia High School Association Championships,
cycling competitions, and softball tournaments; and
WHEREAS,
this courageous and classy lady will long be remembered by her many friends,
neighbors, and relatives who valued her wonderful outlook on life, her active
involvement in her community, and her determination to persevere through the
toughest of life's struggles; 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. Janice Davis 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. Davis's
family.
