Bill Text: GA SR1168 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1168 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Alderman, Mrs. Naomi Shearouse; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-09 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1168 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1168-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1168

By: Senators Hill of the 4th and Carter of the 1st

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Naomi Shearouse Alderman; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mrs. Naomi Shearouse Alderman on May 23, 2009; and

WHEREAS, a resident of Effingham County, Mrs. Alderman devoted 39 years to challenging the future leaders of this state and instilling them with discipline and self-confidence as an educator; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Alderman diligently and conscientiously dedicated her time, talents, and energy to her community through numerous civic and philanthropic organizations, including the Effingham Hussars Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Georgia Salzburger Society, the American Legion Auxiliary, and Historic Effingham Society; and

WHEREAS, she dedicated 28 years to Meals on Wheels as a driver, served five terms in the Silver Haired Legislature from 1982 to 1992, and volunteered an incredible 7,000 hours in service to the Effingham Hospital Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Alderman was united in love and marriage for 61 wonderful years to her husband, the late Alonzo "Lonnie" Alderman, and was blessed with the love of her son and daughter-in-law, former Mayor Barton and Joyce Alderman; and daughter and son-in-law, Penelope and John Scarpucci; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Alderman was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where she delighted the congregation for many years with her beautiful music as an organist; 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 was 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. Alderman will long be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal mother, aunt, teacher, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Naomi Shearouse Alderman 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. Naomi Shearouse Alderman.