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Senate
Resolution 1181
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mrs. Carrie Wiggins-Ford; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Carrie Wiggins-Ford was born on February 11, 1908, and this year she enjoys
the distinction of celebrating her 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS,
the devotion, patience, and understanding she has demonstrated have provided the
foundation and framework of success in which all of her family members have
developed and flourished, especially her niece, Hettie Lane, who she raised and
with whom she now resides; and
WHEREAS,
she is a woman of deep and abiding faith who was saved on July 4, 1934, and has
been a long-time member of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Phenix City, Alabama,
where she serves on the usher board; and
WHEREAS,
this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens; and she possesses 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 is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and by the example she has made
of her life, she makes this world a better place in which to live, and it is
only fitting and proper that she be appropriately recognized during this very
special and memorable time of her life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body heartily commends Mrs.
Carrie Wiggins-Ford for her efficient, effective, unselfish, dedicated, and
loving service to the members of her family and the citizens of her community
and state; congratulates her on the delightful occasion of her 100th birthday;
and extends to her its most sincere best wishes for continued health and
happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Carrie Wiggins-Ford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Carrie Wiggins-Ford.