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House
Resolution 355
By:
Representative Hudson of the
124th
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
regret at the passing of Mrs. Alberta Davis; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Alberta Davis was over 100 years old and lived an extraordinary life
crediting her longevity to hard work and good living and some think to the lemon
juice she squeezed into her coffee, known to her as her "special medicine";
and
WHEREAS,
she preferred the soft glow of kerosene lamp years after electricity came to
Georgia, she enjoyed her radio for news, but she preferred the sound of her own
music with voice and guitar; and
WHEREAS,
although she was known for her heavenly biscuits and immaculate yard, she is
best known for her kindness and her wisdom; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Davis never learned to read or write, but she heartily encouraged her
children and grandchildren to go to school and go to church; and
WHEREAS,
her exact age is unknown, however, records and research indicate she was between
109 and 118 and some think as old as 125 years old; and
WHEREAS,
regardless of her age, she never lost her mental edge and was a treasure of
memories telling stories of the dark chapters as a child of slaves as well as
the light and joys of her life; and
WHEREAS,
she was an extraordinary woman whose passing leaves an unfillable void in the
hearts and lives of her family, friends, and community.
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 Mrs.
Alberta Davis.
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 Mrs. Alberta Davis.
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 Mrs. Alberta Davis.