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Senate
Resolution 35
By:
Senators Seay of the 34th, Starr of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Thompson of the
33rd and Miles of the 43rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
Ms. Betty S. Martin on the occasion of her birthday; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Martin, affectionately known to family and friends as "Big Momma," was born
December 24, 1934, in Watkinsville, Georgia, to Roy and Rosa Stephen;
and
WHEREAS,
in 1939 Ms. Martin moved to Atlanta, where she has lived all of her life; and
WHEREAS,
"Big Momma" graduated from Washington High School, attended Smith-Hughes
Business School, and worked at William Lee Dry Cleaners, Garlin Cleaners, and
Delta Airlines, from which she retired in 1993 after 22 years of service;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Martin is a member of Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where her
spirited devotion is fully appreciated; and
WHEREAS,
she is known for her extensive travels all over the world, and she is an active
member of Quality Living Services Travel Club; and
WHEREAS,
"Big Momma" has children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, neighbors, and
family friends who all fondly consider her the matriarch of their respective
families; and
WHEREAS,
this remarkable lady has maintained a wonderful attitude and outlook throughout
her long life and is a precious relative and a delightful friend to many;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Martin celebrated her seventieth birthday on December 24, 2004.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
honoring Ms. Betty S. Martin on the occasion of her birthday and extend their
sincerest best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Betty S. Martin.