Bill Text: GA SR1617 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Grogan, Mrs. Ruth Lemacke; condolences
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1617 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1617-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1617
By:
Senators Orrock of the 36th and Bulloch of the 11th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and celebrating the life of Mrs. Ruth Lemacke Grogan; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Ruth Lemacke Grogan was born in Colquitt County, Georgia, in 1910 and is
the oldest and only surviving member of her immediate family; and
WHEREAS,
she attended school at Pebble City School and Sale City High School;
and
WHEREAS,
she was united in love and marriage to Hayes Grogan in 1932, and they celebrated
their 50th anniversary in 1982 and enjoyed a full and happy marriage until his
passing in 1991; and
WHEREAS,
they were blessed with six loving children, including three boys and three
girls, and had continued blessings in 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren,
and seven great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
she is a member of Pebble City Baptist Church, where she is still active;
and
WHEREAS,
she is an excellent cook, enjoys her flowers and still works with them, and has
never worked outside the home; and
WHEREAS,
she loves her family and enjoys time with them on special holidays;
and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many, and she possesses
the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of
character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately honored and
celebrated.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and
celebrate the life of Mrs. Ruth Lemacke Grogan and commend her for 100 years of
caring devotion to her family and fellow citizens.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Ruth Lemacke Grogan.
