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06 LC 36 0364
House Resolution 2234
By: Representatives Thomas of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, Jones of the 44th, Marin of the 96th, Holmes of the 61st, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring Christine Lowe Glass; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Christine Lowe Glass is the second of eight children born to the late K.C. and Thelma Lee Jackson Lowe; and

WHEREAS, she was educated in the Atlanta Public School System, attended E.P. Johnson Elementary School, David T. Howard High School, Booker T. Washington High School, and Carver Vocational High School where at age 16 she was Salutatorian of her graduating class in 1951; and

WHEREAS, she married Charles Howard Glass in 1952 and raised a loving family which consists of three daughters, Mrs. Patricia J. Knowles, Mrs. Thelma Lee Rudd, and Mrs. Sharon Y. Jamison; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, she found her calling in 1970 when she diagnosed with a serious illness and learned of the state agency, Vocational Rehabilitation, that later became a very important part of her life; and

WHEREAS, Vocational Rehabilitation sent her to DeKalb Tech from which she graduated a top student in 1972 and began her employment with the state agency two months later; and

WHEREAS, she continued to do miraculous work for Vocational Rehabilitation until her retirement in 1996; and

WHEREAS, during her tenure with Vocational Rehabilitation, she received many awards and accolades in community service including The Merritt Award from Mayor Maynard Jackson and the Award of Appreciation from Mayor Bill Campbell; and

WHEREAS, she served as president of the Board of Directors for JKF-EOA in the late 1970's, has been a member of NAACP since 1986, and while working with Vocational Rehabilitation she was a member of Metropolitan Atlanta Mental Health Association and worked with Atlanta Homeless Task Force; and

WHEREAS, she is presently a member of Smooth Ashlar Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons where she is a past Most Worthy Matron for Pride of Tiller, Chapter 44, Order of the Eastern Star; Friendly Daughters, Court #570, Heroines of Jericho; Mary Magdalene Council 11, Crusaders; Azalea Court #1, Amaranths and Arabia Court #1, Daughters of Isis where she served as a Past Illustrious Commandress, Past Illustrious Grand Commandress, Arabia Grand Court, Daughters of Isis; and Past Grand Education Committee Chairperson; and

WHEREAS, she has also served on the national level as Past Oriental Guide for National Imperial Court, Daughters of Isis, and Education Fund Raiser for National Imperial Chapter of Order of Eastern Star; and

WHEREAS, this delightful woman enjoys sewing, quilting, and crocheting items for her children and grandchildren, as well as teaching anyone wishing to learn to crochet and sew; and

WHEREAS, she takes great pleasure in teaching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren how to cook and imparting to them stories and lessons of yesteryear; and

WHEREAS, it is important to her that her offspring know of their heritage and how Atlanta and the world has changed, yet remained the same; and

WHEREAS, she has given several presentations on the history of the Underground Railroad in quilts, hoping to instill in others the valuable teachings of her parents and the importance of knowing where you came from so you can know where you are going; and

WHEREAS, she has traveled extensively throughout the United States and has visited many places abroad including Ghana, Ashanti, and many other villages in West Africa; Mexico, Paris, Switzerland, Canada, and the Bahamas; and

WHEREAS, even though she is busy enjoying life as a senior citizen in her 70's, she still finds the time to help her family, friends, neighbors, community, and many others wherever and however needed; and
WHEREAS, Christine Lowe Glass is a rare and extraordinary individual who has dedicated her life to serving her community and who has truly made a difference in the lives of countless numbers of citizens throughout this state, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members join in honoring the life and achievements of Christine Lowe Glass and commend her many years of service to her community and to the citizens of the 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 Christine Lowe Glass.