Georgia SR 1127: Smith, Ms. Albertha Moore; commend

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Senate Resolution 1127
By: Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Sims of the 12th 
A RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating Ms. Albertha Moore Smith; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Ms. Albertha Moore Smith was born on March 9, 1916, in Savannah, Georgia,2
and this year she enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating her 100th birthday; and3
WHEREAS, receiving her early education in Savannah Public Schools, Ms. Smith earned4
a  bachelor's  degree  from  Georgia  State  College,  now  Savannah  State  University,  and  a5
master's degree from New York University; and6
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith exhibited exceptional entrepreneurial skills, leading the charge for7
building and establishing the first lunchroom that served hot meals at Monteith Elementary8
School during her first full-time teaching assignment; and9
WHEREAS, she extended her community involvement by enlisting students and parents to10
help plant a vegetable garden next to the lunchroom so that students could have garden fresh11
vegetables on a daily basis; and12
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith enriched the lives of many students with her innovative and effective13
teaching methods for which she was elected Teacher of the Year twice, once at Monteith14
Elementary School and once at Sol C. Johnson Elementary School; and15
WHEREAS, she supervised numerous first-year teachers with the development of effective16
teaching strategies; and17
WHEREAS,  Ms.  Smith  was  a  dedicated  and  active  member  of  several  organizations,18
including  the  National  Education  Association,  the  Chatham  County  Association  of19
Education, Local PTAs, and the NAACP; and20

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WHEREAS,  Ms.  Smith  was  a  devoted  Catholic  of  St.  Benedict  Catholic  Church  and  a
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member of several Catholic organizations, such as the Council of Catholic Women, Legion22
of Mary, and interim organists; and23
WHEREAS, the outstanding leadership, dedication, and personal involvement Ms. Smith has24
demonstrated in her 30-year career as a full-time educator and 20 years as a substitute teacher25
is a testament to her genuine care, concern, and love for the education profession; and26
WHEREAS, she has two beloved daughters, JoAnne Smith and Minnie Lockhart, from her27
union   to   Maurice   Smith;   two   wonderful   grandsons,   Shaka   and   David;   and   four28
great-grandchildren, Brandon, Makenzie, Mia, and Miles; and29
WHEREAS, she and her husband worked untiringly to help citizens vote; and30
WHEREAS, by the example she has made of her life, Ms. Smith makes this world a better31
place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately recognized32
during this very special and memorable time of her life.33
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body34
commend Ms. Albertha Moore Smith for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the35
members of her family and the citizens of her community and state, congratulate her on the36
remarkable  occasion  of  her  100th  birthday,  and  extend  the  most  sincere  best  wishes  for37
continued health and happiness.38
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed39
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ms. Albertha40
Moore Smith.41