Bill Text: GA SR1650 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Stonecypher, Mrs. Betty Herron; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1650 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1650-Enrolled.html

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10 LC 94 3589

Senate Resolution 1650

By: Senator Douglas of the 17th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Betty Herron Stonecypher; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mrs. Betty Herron Stonecypher; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Stonecypher was born on May 18, 1930, in Martin, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Jasper and Lucy Herron; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Stonecypher was united in love and marriage to the late James "Jim" Groves Stonecypher on January 28, 1950, who served as a guardian of the nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, while her husband was serving in Korea, Mrs. Stonecypher went to work for Western Electric in Atlanta, where she remained for 16 years; and

WHEREAS, she was the proud mother of Susan Jan Stonecypher, who was born on January 5, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia, and who married Army Captain and future Senator John Douglas in 1987; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Stonecypher and her husband resided in DeKalb County for 26 years until their move to Covington in 1997; and

WHEREAS, she 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, Mrs. Stonecypher will long be remembered for her love of family and friendship, and this loyal mother, neighbor, 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. Betty Herron Stonecypher 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. Betty Herron Stonecypher.