Georgia HR 89: Caudell, Ruth Marie; condolences

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House Resolution 89
By: Representative Ralston of the 7
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Ruth Marie Caudell; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Ruth Marie Caudell on January 30, 2021; and3
WHEREAS, Ruth Marie Caudell was born on November 5, 1937, in Ellijay, Georgia, a4
beloved daughter of Seth Luther and Mattie Lee Quarles Hyatt; and5
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith who witnessed Christ through word and6
deed, Ruth was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Ellijay; and7
WHEREAS, in 1958, she earned her bachelor's degree from North Georgia College and went8
on to pursue higher education at West Georgia College, where she received her master's9
degree and leadership certification; and10
WHEREAS, she diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,11
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community through her superlative service12
with the Gilmer County School System as both an educator and administrator; and13

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WHEREAS, Ruth was united in love and marriage to her husband, Talmadge, and was14
blessed with two remarkable children, Stephanie and Kim; four wonderful grandchildren,15
Seth, Mattie, Griffin, and Gena; and six outstanding great-grandchildren, Kenna, Kota,16
Kaden, Cooper, Weston, and Kensie; and17
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern18
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to19
her family and friends were admired by others; and20
WHEREAS, Ruth was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation21
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,22
she made this world a better place in which to live; and23
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Ruth Marie Caudell will long be24
remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who25
had the great fortune of knowing her.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ruth Marie Caudell and28
express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the31
family of Ruth Marie Caudell.32