Bill Text: MS HR150 | 2013 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Mrs. Lena Mae Stewart; commend life and legacy upon her passing.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-04-10 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR150 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2013-HR150-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2013 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Watson
House Resolution 150
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. LENA MAE STEWART, AND EXPRESSING 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 grand architect of the universe, the immaculate author and finisher of our soul's destiny, has summoned the mortal presence of dearly beloved, Mrs. Lena Mae Stewart, to eternal rest, as she has made life's final transition from earthly travailing to heavenly reward, rendering great sorrow and loss to her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi lost a wonderful friend, community leader, Christian and educator on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, with the passing of Mrs. Stewart, born on March 2, 1919, to the late Alfred B. and Minerva Davis Short in Mashulaville, Mississippi, the first of five children born to their union; and
WHEREAS, she confessed a childhood hope in Christ at an early age and joined Little Member Baptist Church, before becoming a faithfully devoted member of Ebenezer Baptist Church for the duration of her earthly sojourn, where she was very instrumental in advancing the church spiritually and financially, as she actively served as a member of the Deacons' Wives council, the Senior and Gospel Choirs, the Hospitality Committee and Senior Mission #2; and
WHEREAS, she was an excellent student who began her formal educational training in Macon, Mississippi, before completing her secondary education in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and later acquired gainful employment, developing a strong work ethic throughout the years with Camp Shelby, The Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg Home Health, as a licensed cosmetologist and a childcare provider; and
WHEREAS, as fate would lend itself to building upon the blueprint divinely designed for the pattern of her life by the Great Deity, Mrs. Stewart's heart was pierced by the love, chivalry and affection of Mr. Paul Stewart, and the duo became bone of one another's bone and flesh of one another's flesh after exchanging the nuptials of holy matrimony on May 23, 1942, and the family unit was made complete with the fruitful addition of her biological daughter, Denise Stewart Barnes, and adopted son, Lieutenant Commander Myron Evans; and
WHEREAS, a God-fearing Christian before all other roles she assumed, a devoted wife and nurturing mother next, and always the peoples' advocate, Mrs. Stewart, the living embodiment of a woman of Proverbs 31:10 distinction and possessing the ambitious spirit akin to that of King David, was a woman after God's own heart as she led by example with a kind heart, instilling the values of unity in the lineal fabric of both her kindred and acquaintances; and
WHEREAS, though she has traversed the river of life to reunite with those who answered God's summons to life eternal and now beckon her arrival to the celestial shores of Heaven's grandeur, including her parents, husband, and two brothers, Samuel and Eugene, the legacy of Mrs. Stewart's memory, which, if put to music, would be a majestic symphonic masterpiece composed by the Holy Trinity, will continue to refresh the hearts and fond memories of her beloved survivors: daughter, Denise Barnes; son, Myron Evans; sister, Sebelle Reeves; brother, Nelson Short, Sr.; three grandchildren, Romerio Barnes, Tomicka Ekemezie and Michael Evans; six great-grandchildren, Romario, Austin, Rashad, Zyain, Zurii, and Zechariah; and a host of other relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to acknowledge the selfless and genteel nature of an individual of the esteemed caliber as that of Mrs. Stewart:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby mourn the loss and commemorate the life and legacy of Mrs. Lena Mae Stewart to whose family we express sincere and deepest sympathy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Mrs. Stewart and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
