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House
Resolution 783
By:
Representative Fludd of the
66th
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
regret at the passing of Aril Allison Gates; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on March 21, 2005, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most
distinguished citizens with the passing of Aril Allison Gates; and
WHEREAS,
"Sister" Gates was a woman of deep and abiding faith who was a lifelong member
and leader of Hills Chapel Methodist Church and was often the first to visit and
minister to people in need; and
WHEREAS,
she was a proud and shining example of enduring love and affection and saw her
progeny grow and flourish over a span of three descending generations through
the lives of her five children, her 24 grandchildren, and her 20
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated provided the
foundation and framework of success in which all of her family members have
developed and flourished; and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished senior gentlewoman gave inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens and she possessed the
vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character
which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life;
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.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Aril
Allison Gates.
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 Aril Allison Gates.
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 Aril Allison Gates.