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House Resolution
79 By: Representatives Rogers of the 20th,
Reece of the 21st, Amerson of the 9th, Mills of the
67th, Post 2 and Coan of the 67th, Post 1
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Katie Ruth Rummel; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Katie Ruth Rummel was
a highly respected member of her community who contributed a lifetime of service
as a dedicated and respected health care provider;
and
WHEREAS, she was a native of Winnsboro,
Louisiana, was the daughter of Margaret Calhoun and Arthur Albert Mathes, and
became a registered nurse after receiving her degree from Vicksburg Sanatorium
in Vicksburg, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, she served
in the U.S. Army from November 10, 1942, to November 27, 1945, where she met her
husband, Reb N. Rummel, with whom she had a daughter, Rebecca, and a son, Reb
N., who were a constant source of enjoyment;
and
WHEREAS, she was employed at the Emory
University Student Health Clinic from 1966 until 1973 where she influenced the
lives of students and fellow associates, and later served at the Anderson
Clinic, now the National Orthopedics Clinic in Arlington, Virginia;
and
WHEREAS, in addition to her professional
responsibilities, she was an active member of her community, an involved member
of her Catholic church, and a comforting friend to
many.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express regret at the passing
of Katie Ruth Rummel and convey their heartfelt sympathy to the members of her
beloved 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 Katie Ruth Rummel.
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