Bill Text: GA SR1282 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1282 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Sutherland, Mrs. Joan Miller; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-27 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1282 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR1282-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1282

By: Senators Bulloch of the 11th and Jeffares of the 17th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Joan Miller Sutherland; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mrs. Joan Miller Sutherland on February 12, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Sutherland was born in Atlanta, a beloved daughter of the late Norris Poole Miller and Sarah Elizabeth Penn Miller; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Sutherland was an active member of the First Christian Church of Stockbridge; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Sutherland was united in love and marriage to her husband Gene for 57 wonderful years, and was blessed with the love and support of her remarkable children, Andrew Norris Sutherland; Bonnie Sutherland Wilson and husband Frankie; Connie Sutherland Hopkins and husband Kenny; Diana Sutherland Earwood and husband Baker; and Gene Sutherland, Jr., and wife Delee; and

WHEREAS, she was the proud grandmother to Matthew Wilson and wife Jamie; Andrew Wilson and wife Meredith; Chad, Cole, and Callie Crowe; Corey Earwood; Lexi, Jes, and Cade Sutherland, and great-grandmother to Logan and Dylan Wilson and Britton Wilson; and

WHEREAS, she exemplified dedication and perseverance through her sacrifice and hard work at Sutherland's Foodservice and was instrumental in the growth and success of Sutherland's over the last 50 years; and

WHEREAS, her work at Sutherland's had a major impact on the agriculture industry in Georgia and more specifically the State Farmers Market; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Mrs. Sutherland will long be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal wife, mother, grandmother, sister, 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. Joan Miller Sutherland 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. Joan Miller Sutherland.