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House Resolution
1447
By: Representative Walker of the 115th
By: Representative Walker of the 115th
A RESOLUTION
Expressing congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Marie
Bell Marshall on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Marie Bell Marshall was born March 6, 1904, to her loving parents, Thomas Leonard and Mamie McNiel Bell, in Birmingham, Alabama, during the time that "Rough and Ready" Teddy Roosevelt served as President of our great nation and when the Honorable Joseph M. Terrell was known as the "Education Governor" of our wonderful State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this graceful, distinguished, and educated lady of the South grew up in Americus, Georgia, and graduated from Brenau College, where she majored in art and violin; and
WHEREAS, as a young violinist, she and a pianist provided the musical background for the early silent movies in Americus´ famous Rylander Theatre; and
WHEREAS, she met the love of her life and married Willoughby Earl Marshall, Jr., and together they would share love for their two wonderful sons, Willoughby Earl Marshall III and Thomas Paul Marshall; and
WHEREAS, she devoted her life to her family, church, and community as a faithful and active member of the Women´s Society of Christian Service, at both the local and conference levels, for over 30 years, and she was known as an astute and dedicated Bible scholar, particularly among her fellow Methodists; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Marshall had the distinction and honor to be a charter member of the Garden Club and Wednesday Afternoon Book Club; and
WHEREAS, her love of travel has made her a worldly woman of high sophistication, and many of her fondest memories were created through her extensive travels with her husband; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper to honor this remarkable lady on such a momentous occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body expresses its congratulations and best wishes to one of our state´s most honorable citizens, Mrs. Marie Bell Marshall, on the happy event of her 100th birthday and thanks her for all her many contributions to this wonderful State of Georgia.
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 Mrs. Marie Bell Marshall.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Marie Bell Marshall was born March 6, 1904, to her loving parents, Thomas Leonard and Mamie McNiel Bell, in Birmingham, Alabama, during the time that "Rough and Ready" Teddy Roosevelt served as President of our great nation and when the Honorable Joseph M. Terrell was known as the "Education Governor" of our wonderful State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this graceful, distinguished, and educated lady of the South grew up in Americus, Georgia, and graduated from Brenau College, where she majored in art and violin; and
WHEREAS, as a young violinist, she and a pianist provided the musical background for the early silent movies in Americus´ famous Rylander Theatre; and
WHEREAS, she met the love of her life and married Willoughby Earl Marshall, Jr., and together they would share love for their two wonderful sons, Willoughby Earl Marshall III and Thomas Paul Marshall; and
WHEREAS, she devoted her life to her family, church, and community as a faithful and active member of the Women´s Society of Christian Service, at both the local and conference levels, for over 30 years, and she was known as an astute and dedicated Bible scholar, particularly among her fellow Methodists; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Marshall had the distinction and honor to be a charter member of the Garden Club and Wednesday Afternoon Book Club; and
WHEREAS, her love of travel has made her a worldly woman of high sophistication, and many of her fondest memories were created through her extensive travels with her husband; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper to honor this remarkable lady on such a momentous occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body expresses its congratulations and best wishes to one of our state´s most honorable citizens, Mrs. Marie Bell Marshall, on the happy event of her 100th birthday and thanks her for all her many contributions to this wonderful State of Georgia.
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 Mrs. Marie Bell Marshall.