Bill Text: MS HR28 | 2013 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Mrs. Diane Hardy Thompson; commend life and historic legacy of.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-12 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR28 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2013-HR28-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2013 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representatives Harrison, Ellis
House Resolution 28
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE AND HISTORIC LEGACY OF MRS. DIANE HARDY THOMPSON AND EXPRESSING SINCERE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HER PASSING.
WHEREAS, "To everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under the heaven," and as such, the Immaculate author and finisher of our soul's destiny, summoned the mortal presence of Mississippi's dearly beloved, Mrs. Diane Hardy Thompson, to eternal rest on Monday, February 4, 2013, rendering great sorrow and loss to her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, she was a darling of Mississippi, who was one of three African-American women in 1966, who integrated what was known as the Mississippi College for Women, and what is currently known as the Mississippi University for Women; and
WHEREAS, after many years of heartache suffered at the hands of students and faculty at the Mississippi University for Women, Mrs. Thompson dropped out of the university twice before returning to complete and graduate in 1996; and
WHEREAS, earning her degree from the Mississippi University of Women in 1996, her mother recalls that Mrs. Thompson had healed from old wounds suffered; and
WHEREAS, her passion to educate children was so strong that she worked as an elementary school teacher's assistant for years before returning to the Mississippi University for Women to graduate; and
WHEREAS, after earning her degree, Mrs. Thompson taught sixth grade science at West Lowndes Middle School until she retired in 2010; and
WHEREAS, her family and community mourn her as a pioneer who literally paved the way for African-American women to attend the Mississippi University for Women; and
WHEREAS, to honor her memory and carry on her legacy, she leaves her only child, Karen; her mother, Lillie; four siblings, Betty, Larry, Shirley and Tyrone; and one grandchild, Kendle; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend the meaningful life of our history makers, which if put to music, would be a majestic symphonic masterpiece composed by the Holy Trinity, that continues to refresh the hearts and fond memories of all those she encountered upon this earthly sojourn; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commemorate the life and historic legacy of Mrs. Diane Hardy Thompson, whose life was a fragrant rose adorning the Heavenly Father's botanical garden of this earth's mortal dressing room, permeating the atmosphere with her beauty and aroma, and express sincere and deepest sympathy to her family and friends upon her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Mrs. Diane Thompson and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
