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Congratulating Birdie Clark Cammon on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Birdie Clark Cammon was born on November 23, 1900, in Mitchell County, Georgia, the daughter of Wilson and Fannie Wilks Clark; and

WHEREAS, she was the oldest of eight children, including Leon Clark, Cleo Clark Williams, James Clark, Hester Clark, Bessie Clark Edwards, Emanuel Clark, and Martha Clark Reeves; and

WHEREAS, she married Lee Henry Cammon in 1914, and they lost four children in infancy but reared a fine family of six children: Lillie Cammon Oliver, Elizabeth Cammon Murray, Douglas Cammon, David Lee Cammon, Frank Cammon, and Lee Henry Cammon, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, she is a dedicated Christian who has attended the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia, for 90 years and served on the church's usher board for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, she worked hard all her life, as a maid at the Mitchell County Hospital, at the Nut House in Baconton, Georgia, and on a farm; and

WHEREAS, she is well known far and wide for her excellence at cooking and canning, and she never allows a visitor to leave without some tasty treat to take along; and

WHEREAS, she has known sorrow in her life, in the passing of her husband in 1963, the loss of four children in infancy, the passing of three children after they reached adulthood, and the passing of six of her seven brothers and sisters but her faith has sustained her; and

WHEREAS, she enjoys the arts, crafts, and field trips available at the Mitchell County Neighborhood Service Center and spending time with her children, 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and 29 great great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, her 100th birthday was commemorated with a proclamation issued by the City of Camilla and signed by Mayor Jay Powell, declaring November 23, 2000, as "Birdie Clark Cammon Day," and celebrated by a lively party with her family, many friends, and a birthday cake topped with a "100" candle; and

WHEREAS, her faith, perseverance, and cheerful spirit are an inspiration to all who know her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Birdie Clark Cammon on the occasion of her 100th birthday and wish her many more happy birthdays to come.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Birdie Clark Cammon.