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House
Resolution 678
By:
Representatives Davis of the
109th
and Smith of the
168th
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
Doorkeepers Shirley Ann Harper and Max Harper; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
for a number of years, Shirley and Max have diligently served the Georgia
General Assembly as doorkeepers, and they are among the most familiar faces at
the state capitol building, never failing to offer a warm smile and a pleasant
greeting to legislators and staff alike; and
WHEREAS,
Max is a most handsome gentleman whose good looks complement Shirley's, and
Shirley, a true "Georgia peach" with striking natural beauty and exemplary taste
in fashion, is a renowned gospel vocalist; and
WHEREAS,
on March 27, 2007, Shirley Ann Harper and Max Harper celebrate their 53rd year
of wonderful marriage while fulfilling their duties as doorkeepers at the
capitol; and
WHEREAS,
Shirley retired in 1999 from the Department of Transportation in Forest Park,
where she gave 27 years of outstanding service to the State of Georgia, and Max
worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years before retiring in
1992; and
WHEREAS,
Shirley and Max met in high school and married on March 27, 1954, went to work
in Detroit, and returned to Atlanta where they raised their only daughter, Janet
Ann, who enjoys a career in telecommunications with her husband, Craig Harmon;
and
WHEREAS,
Shirley and Max are active members of Jonesboro First Baptist Church where
Shirley is a member of the choir and Max is involved in assisting the church
with its international ministry and is an active member of the Forest Park
Kiwanis Club; and
WHEREAS,
for the staff of the state capitol building, Shirley and Max Harper are like
cherished members of an extended family, and it is a joy to work alongside
them.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body congratulate Doorkeepers Shirley Ann Harper and Max Harper on the
occasion of their 53rd anniversary, express their sincerest appreciation for
their excellent service as doorkeepers, and heartily wish them many more
wonderful years together.
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 Shirley Ann
and Max Harper.