Bill Text: GA SR534 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: McHenry, Mrs. Regina Chester; condolences
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-10 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR534 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR534-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 534
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Mrs. Regina Chester McHenry; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the untimely passing of Mrs. Regina Chester McHenry on February 27, 2009;
and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. McHenry was born on June 29, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a beloved
daughter of Elizabeth Chester Tripp; and
WHEREAS,
she was a woman of deep and abiding faith who was an active member of Faith
Tabernacle in Columbus, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Trenton High School in Trenton, New Jersey, Mrs. McHenry earned an
associate's degree in accounting from Columbus Technical College and a
bachelor's degree in business communication from Columbus State University;
and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. McHenry was united in love and marriage to the late Major William B.
McHenry and she was blessed to be surrounded by the love of three children,
Eric, Averi, and Anthony, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated provided the
foundation and framework of success in which all of her family members have
developed and flourished; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. McHenry gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep
concern for her fellow citizens and she possessed the vast wisdom which only
comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through
overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous woman, Mrs. McHenry will long be remembered for her
love of family and friendship, and this loyal mother, grandmother, daughter, 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. Regina Chester McHenry 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. Regina
Chester McHenry.
