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House
Resolution 154
By:
Representatives Brooks of the
63rd
and Thomas of the
55th
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
regret at the passing of Mrs. Hattie Guinn Watkins; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Hattie Guinn Watkins grew up in Scottdale, Georgia, and graduated from the
Avondale Colored High School in May of 1948; and
WHEREAS,
she married Alfred Willie Watkins, who became assistant pastor at Sylvester
Baptist Church, and the couple raised ten children; and in the early years of
their marriage she supplemented the family income by working as a domestic
housekeeper for white families, where her employers quickly discovered that she
was more than a good worker, she was good company and a wonderful person;
and
WHEREAS,
after working as a housekeeper at Agnes Scott College, she began working for the
DeKalb County schools in 1970, and she worked there until the time of her
retirement; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Watkins´ funeral arrangements were handled by Willie A. Watkins
Funeral Home, which she helped her son establish and where she often helped out
after her regular work; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Hattie Guinn Watkins went to her Lord after 75 wonderful years of life,
and she is survived by her loving husband, six sons, two daughters, and many
other family members and friends; and
WHEREAS,
it is only right and proper that this fine lady be remembered for her life of
giving and loving.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body express regret at the passing of Mrs. Hattie Guinn Watkins and convey
condolences to her grieving family and
friends.
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 Alfred Willie Watkins.
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 Alfred Willie Watkins.