Bill Text: MS HR14 | 2013 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Mrs. Alma Lee Fox Taylor; commend the life and legacy upon the passing of.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-01-25 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR14 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2013-HR14-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2013 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Flaggs
House Resolution 14
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE, LEGACY AND LEADERSHIP OF MRS. ALMA LEE FOX TAYLOR AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY UPON HER PASSING.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Alma Lee Fox Taylor departed this earthly life at the age of 78 on January 19, 2013, causing great loss to her family and many friends; and
WHEREAS, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mrs. Taylor was born on October 20, 1934, to her loving parents, the late Oscar Fox and Susie Norris, who reared her in Christian love; and
WHEREAS, as a believer in Jesus Christ, Mrs. Taylor confessed Christ at an early age at Faith Christian Center under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Ollie Hardaway and was the founder and mother of King of Kings Christian Center, which is under the leadership of Reverend Willie Patrick Taylor; and
WHEREAS, as a woman of virtue and beauty, Mrs. Taylor was united in holy matrimony to her late husband, Meredith John Taylor, Sr., and to this union five successful children were born; and
WHEREAS, knowing the importance of receiving an education, Mrs. Taylor was a graduate of Hinds Community College with a degree in nursing, and she went on to use her education at Kuhn Memorial Hospital where she faithfully served as a physical therapist until her retirement; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Taylor, who had an entrepreneurial spirit and zeal for being productive, was the founder and owner of T & T Ceramics, where she provided elegant products to her countless customers; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being an entrepreneur, Mrs. Taylor was a community activist who helped establish the Head Start Centers in Warren County, which have helped hundreds of young people of the county receive a strong educational foundation; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Taylor was also active in making sure the community exercised its right to vote and was instrumental in getting Representative George Flaggs reelected numerous times to the Mississippi House of Representatives in his grass root political efforts; and
WHEREAS, as one who believed in fighting for what she believed was right, Mrs. Taylor was affectionately known as "Mrs. Scrap Taylor" to many, which reflected her feisty yet endearing personality; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Taylor was also lovingly known as "Mamo" due to the numerous individuals she provided shelter for while simultaneously serving as a role model for her community; and
WHEREAS, throughout all of her endeavors, Mrs. Taylor was lovingly supported by her children: Meredith, Angelo, Tonia, Tracy and Willie Pat; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend the life of such an outstanding and selfless individual as Mrs. Alma Fox Taylor, whose life served as a beacon of hope and inspiration to others:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend the life and legacy of Mrs. Alma Lee Fox Taylor, a great Mississippian who gave selflessly to her family, church, community and overall county, which in turn has benefited this state as a whole.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Mrs. Alma Lee Fox Taylor and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
