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House
Resolution 40
By:
Representative Brooks of the
63rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mrs. Ruby Cody-Brooks; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Ruby Cody-Brooks was born in Warrenton, Georgia, on January 15, 1909, the
beloved daughter of Ada Myrick-Cody and Ronie Cody, Sr.; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Cody-Brooks was born just a few weeks prior to the day in which her hero
and favorite United States President, Abraham Lincoln, would have celebrated his
own 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that Mrs. Cody-Brooks was born the very same year the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded, as she is
proudly known for her long time membership and activism with the organization,
conducting voter registration drives when it was so dangerous it could lead to
violence and even death; and
WHEREAS,
this driven woman worked with vigor to eliminate illiteracy and encouraged
reading programs in poor and impoverished neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS,
during this great moment of pride and joy, Mrs. Cody-Brooks is honored to have
lived to see and vote for the nation's first African American President, Barack
Obama; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Cody-Brooks was the first African American woman hired at Steins and
Tannenbaums clothing stores in Warrenton, and her work ethic and dependability
were priorities she would later instill in her children; and
WHEREAS,
this generous and selfless woman united in love and marriage to Mose Brooks,
Jr., and is blessed with four loving children Adelaide, Tyrone, Jerome, and
Brenda, but serves as mother to thousands throughout her community, Georgia, and
the nation; and
WHEREAS,
this lifetime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Warrenton, has taught
her children the importance of a positive outlook, both about oneself and life
in general; and
WHEREAS,
she has always served as an example for others, reminding them that differences
in race, economic status, and education were not present in the eyes of God, and
that all people are created equal; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Cody-Brooks is known as "Mama" to her many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins; and
WHEREAS,
she remembers fondly her childhood days in Warrenton where she was a caring
sister to her siblings: Ronie Jr., Pete, Beatrice, Dorothy, Eloise, and Ollie;
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 it is only
fitting and proper that she be appropriately recognized during this very special
and remarkable day in her life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Mrs. Ruby
Cody-Brooks is hereby congratulated on the wonderful occasion of her 100th
birthday and commended for her 100 years of caring devotion to her family and
fellow citizens.
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. Ruby
Cody-Brooks.