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House
Resolution 203
By:
Representative Jenkins of the
8th
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
Mrs. Dora Hunter Allison Spiva on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Dora Hunter Allison Spiva was born on February 10, 1905; and
WHEREAS,
her brother drove her to Young Harris College in his Model T, and concerned that
she might need some money, furnished her with 25 cents; and
WHEREAS,
she worked her way through both Young Harris College and the University of
Georgia, returning to her native Union County in 1927 as a teacher; and
WHEREAS,
she is beloved and esteemed by generations of students whom she taught at
Blairsville Collegiate School and in the Union County School System;
and
WHEREAS,
affectionately known as "Aunt Dora," this lovely centenarian resides in her
charming mountain home near Vogel State Park in the Choestoe Valley where she
grows her gorgeous dalias each year; and
WHEREAS,
this captivating lady is renowned for her sharp faculties, excellent sense of
humor, and striking beauty; and
WHEREAS,
the Choestoe community is gathering at Choestoe Baptist Church to celebrate this
remarkable woman on February 13, 2005, and it is only fitting and proper that
she be appropriately recognized on this very special and memorable
day.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
expresses its congratulations and best wishes to one of our state's most
honorable citizens, Mrs. Dora Hunter Allison Spiva, on the happy event of her
100th birthday and thanks her for all her many contributions to the wonderful
State of Georgia.
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 Mrs. Dora Hunter Allison Spiva.
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 Mrs. Dora Hunter Allison Spiva.