Bill Text: GA SR1288 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1288 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Harbison, Mrs. Cecilia; condolences

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-27 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1288 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR1288-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1288

By: Senators Chance of the 16th, Hooks of the 14th, Thompson of the 33rd, Henson of the 41st, Rogers of the 21st and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Cecilia Harbison; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the heartfelt loss of Mrs. Cecilia Harbison with her passing on March 21, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Harbison was born on February 21, 1950, in Thomasville, Georgia, a beloved daughter of Jesse and Emma McIntyre; and

WHEREAS, eager to learn, Mrs. Harbison attended Columbus State University where she earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and later earned a master's degree in counseling from Troy University; and

WHEREAS, a passionate and enthusiastic educator and counselor, Mrs. Harbison dedicated 16 years of service to the students of the Muscogee County School District and six years in the Gwinnett County School System; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Harbison's devotion to educating the young minds of this state was further shown by the Counseling Curriculum Module she developed for the Georgia Department of Education, her service on the textbook review team for social studies, language arts, science, and math, and her co-development of and participation in a school district wide discipline policy; and

WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to Senator Ed Harbison and was blessed with the loving support of two remarkable children, Edward and Ladena, and five wonderful grandchildren who brought her immense pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, she was an inspirational woman whose kindheartedness and devotion toward everyone around her were greatly admired; and

WHEREAS, she was a person of tremendous strengths with an unconditional love for family, friends, and education and, by the example she made of her life, she made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Harbison's significant organizational and leadership talents and her deep personal commitment to the education of students earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, while in life she commanded the esteem of her fellow Georgians and friends, in her passing we mingle our sympathies with the grief of her family, friends, and fellow citizens.

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