05 LC 28 2566

Senate Resolution 14 EX

By: Senator Shafer of the 48th

A RESOLUTION

Expressing regret at the passing of Essie Dennison McKinley; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on September 6, 2005, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens with the passing of Essie Dennison McKinley; and

WHEREAS, she was a proud and shining example of enduring love and affection and saw her progeny grow and flourish through the lives of her two children, her six grandchildren, and her six 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 SENATE that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Essie Dennison McKinley.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Essie Dennison McKinley.