Bill Text: GA HR297 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Burnett, Ms. Shirley Gene; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR297 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR297-Introduced.html

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11 LC 94 4106

House Resolution 297

By: Representative Brooks of the 63rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Ms. Shirley Gene Burnett; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Ms. Shirley Gene Burnett on January 26, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Burnett was born on September 17, 1949, and was a beloved daughter of the late Cissie Lou Gilbert and Willie Ed Jones; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Ms. Burnett accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member of the usher board; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Burnett worked for Uniroyal for many years and dedicated 25 years to helping others as an employee at Warrenton Health and Rehab; and

WHEREAS, she leaves behind many who will cherish her memory, including her sons, Travers and Quincy, four brothers, six sisters, two aunts, and many dear friends; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Burnett gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example she made of her life, she made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Ms. Burnett will long be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal mother, sister, niece, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ms. Shirley Gene Burnett and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Ms. Shirley Gene Burnett.