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House
Resolution 810
By:
Representatives Mangham of the
94th
and Brooks of the
63rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and remembering the life of Pamela Aquica Orange; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia has lost one of its most distinguished citizens with the
passing of Pamela Aquica Orange on March 11, 2007; and
WHEREAS,
Pamela, a.k.a "The Diva," was born on September 27, 1980, the youngest daughter
of Civil Rights veterans James and Cleophas Orange; and
WHEREAS,
she was born into a family rich in history, spirituality, style, and most
importantly, love; and
WHEREAS,
she attended Atlanta Public Schools, and upon graduating from D.M. Therrell High
School, she went on to continue her education at Atlanta Technical College;
and
WHEREAS,
she was an amazing executive assistant for the M.L.K., Jr. Africa/African
American Renaissance March Committee for which she received a medallion in 2007;
and
WHEREAS,
her devotion to her community and the world around her was evident through her
involvement in SCLC/Women´s Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc.,
and the Youth Witness Evangelism for Christ at St. Peter Missionary Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS,
her love of life and vitality left an unforgettable impression on everyone she
met; and
WHEREAS,
the passing of this vibrant young woman leaves an unfillable void in the hearts
and lives of her family and friends.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join together to express their deepest regret at the passing of Pamela
Aquica Orange and extend their most sincere condolences to her
family.
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
Pamela Aquica Orange.