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Senate
Resolution 658
By:
Senator Douglas of the 17th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and remembering the life of Sara Elizabeth Askew Jordan; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia has lost one of its most distinguished citizens with the
passing of Sara Elizabeth Askew Jordan; and
WHEREAS,
Sara Elizabeth Askew Jordan became involved in politics in 1983 during the Mac
Collins campaign for Congress, and she was a source of constant support for Mac
Collins throughout the years; and
WHEREAS,
she worked diligently in numerous campaigns to help elect Republicans to offices
ranging from local courthouses all the way to the White House, attending every
state Republican convention since 1983 with only a single exception;
and
WHEREAS,
she served her fellow citizens with the utmost professionalism as the secretary
of the Upson County Republican Party for ten years, a member of the Upson County
Republican Committee for ten years, a member of the Henry County Republican
Committee for five years, a founding secretary of the Henry County Republican
Senior Connection, a founding member of the Henry County Republican Senior
Connection, a founding member of the Republican Women of Henry County, and a
founding corresponding secretary of the Republican Women of Henry County;
and
WHEREAS,
her immense dedication to the community was surpassed only by her faithful
devotion to her family, and she was the loving wife of William Jordan and a
proud supporter and protector of eight children, 16 grandchildren, and two
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
she was a life-long member of the Methodist Church, a 100 percent American, and
a pillar of the community; and
WHEREAS,
in life she commanded the esteem of her fellow Georgians; at her death it is
fitting and proper that we offer our sympathies to her family and
friends.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
honor the inspiring life and accomplishments of Sara Elizabeth Askew Jordan, express their deepest regret at the passing of such an extraordinary citizen, and extend their most sincere condolences to her family
honor the inspiring life and accomplishments of Sara Elizabeth Askew Jordan, express their deepest regret at the passing of such an extraordinary citizen, and extend their most sincere condolences to her family
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Sara
Elizabeth Askew Jordan.