House Resolution 27

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MS. FAYE GRAHAM DILLARD UPON THE OCCASION OF HER 90TH BIRTHDAY.

WHEREAS, on January 27, 1933, the world was blessed with the birth of Ms. Faye Graham Dillard, and decades later, upon the auspicious occasion of her 90th birthday, she continues to shower those around her with unconditional love and support; and

WHEREAS, Faye Graham Dillard is a resident of the Hurricane community in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, and during her long and productive lifetime, she has always cared deeply for the needs of those around her and truly became a community treasure, earning the love and respect of every person who has had the opportunity to meet her and experience her greatness; and

WHEREAS, filled with an eagerness to mold the minds of the younger generation, Ms. Dillard served over 40 faithful years as an educator and played a vital role in equipping children with the life lessons and wisdom that would be essential for each of them to reach their potential, fulfill their dreams and achieve greatness; and

WHEREAS, for the past 90 years, Ms. Dillard has undoubtedly inspired her family and friends, greeting everyone she meets with a million-watt smile that could illuminate even the darkest day, and her family loves her tremendously and reveres her as the wonderful woman she truly is; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor the lives of Mississippi's wisest generation, especially those such as Ms. Faye Graham Dillard on the occasion of her 90th birthday, for being a gracious woman who always puts others before herself and loves her family and friends unconditionally, bringing glory and honor to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Ms. Faye Graham Dillard upon the occasion of her 90th birthday and extend sincere wishes for her happiness on such a momentous occurrence.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Ms. Faye Graham Dillard and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.