Bill Text: GA SR1140 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Freeman, Mrs. Jo Neal; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-13 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1140 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1140-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1140
By:
Senators Sims of the 12th, Fort of the 39th and Hooks of the 14th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mrs. Jo Neal Freeman; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mrs. Jo Neal Freeman on March 2, 2012; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Freeman was born on July 21, 1952, in Washington, D.C., a beloved daughter
of Renett and Czerny Neal; and
WHEREAS,
she earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Hampton University and a
master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan; and
WHEREAS,
after graduation she worked in the field of chemical dependency treatment as an
administrator, manager, and psychotherapist for more than 25 years and as a
clinical supervisor for the Albany Area Community Service Board and Phoebe
Putney Memorial Hospital; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Freeman was an active member of several local organizations, including the
Toastmasters Club 5091, the Board of Trustees for the Anchorage, the Board of
Directors for Girls Incorporated and the YMCA, the Albany chapter of the Links,
Inc., and the GWRRA; and
WHEREAS,
she was united in love and marriage to Everette J. Freeman, and was blessed with
two remarkable daughters, Mashon Gray and Dara Madzimoyo, and four wonderful
grandchildren, Justin II, Jahi, Kachi, and Bailo; 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. Freeman will long be remembered for her
love of family and friendship, and this loyal daughter, wife, mother,
grandmother, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of
knowing her.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY SENATE that the members of this body join in
honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Jo Neal Freeman and express their deepest
and most sincere regret at her passing.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mrs. Jo Neal
Freeman.
