Bill Text: GA SR953 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Ellis, Ms. Inez Wilder Wheeler; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR953 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR953-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 953
By:
Senator Tolleson of the 20th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Inez Wilder Wheeler Ellis on the occasion of her 100th
birthday; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Inez Wilder Wheeler Ellis was born on March 21, 1912, in Fort Valley,
Georgia, the beloved daughter of Seaborn E. and Lillian Hartley Wilder;
and
WHEREAS,
she relocated to Perry in 1983, but spent most of her adult life in Fort Valley;
and
WHEREAS,
she was united in marriage to the late D.W. Wheeler and the late A.E. Ellis;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Ellis is blessed with one remarkable daughter, Sara Wheeler Horton, four
wonderful grandchildren, seven adored great-great-grandchildren, and 11 loving
great-great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
she worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company for 35½ years before
retiring, co-owned "The Wheel," a restaurant in Fort Valley, and worked for the
Bank of Fort Valley; and
WHEREAS,
she was honored by the Fort Valley American Legion by laying the wreath at the
dedication of the new veterans monument in 2009; and
WHEREAS,
a woman of deep and abiding faith, Ms. Ellis was an active and devoted member of
the Perry United Methodist Church where she was in the joy choir, attended
Susannah Wesley Sunday School classes, and enjoyed taking trips with the church;
and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Ellis 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
WHEREAS,
she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS,
by the example Ms. Ellis has made of her life, she makes this world a better
place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that she be
appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time of her
life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Ms. Inez Wilder Wheeler Ellis for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service
to the members of her family and the citizens of her community and state,
congratulate her on the remarkable occasion of her 100th birthday, and extend
their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Inez Wilder Wheeler
Ellis.
