Bill Text: GA SR1509 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Dunn, Rev. Alice Elam; condolences
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1509 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1509-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1509
By:
Senators Jackson of the 24th, Powell of the 23rd, Murphy of the 27th, Tate of
the 38th, Butler of the 55th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Reverend Alice Elam Dunn; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Reverend Alice Elam Dunn on April 9, 2010; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Dunn was born in Edgefield County, South Carolina, the beloved daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Elam, Sr.; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School, Reverend Dunn attended Paine College,
Augusta Technical School, Agape Bible Study of Augusta, Columbia Theological
Seminary, and the Augusta Biblical Studies; and
WHEREAS,
a woman of deep and abiding faith, Reverend Dunn was called to preach God's Word
in 1983 and was ordained a minister in 1986, helping to lead the congregation of
Mt. Olive Baptist Church as associate minister; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Dunn was a passionate musician, singing in the United Gospel Singers,
serving as organizer and past president of the Gospel Choir at Mt. Olive Baptist
Church, and leading the Sister Austin's Choir for over 28 years;
and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Dunn was united in love and marriage to Deacon Perry H. Dunn, Sr., for
61 wonderful years and was blessed with six remarkable children Lamar, Perry,
Jackie, Ethel, Daphne, and Gertrude; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
and several great-great-grandchildren; 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, 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, Reverend Dunn will long be remembered for
her love of family and friendship, and this loyal wife, mother, grandmother,
sister, auntie, 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 Reverend Alice Elam Dunn 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 Reverend
Alice Elam Dunn.
