House Resolution 35

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MRS. BETTY BUNTIN FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY UNIT OF RALLY FOR A CURE FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

WHEREAS, as a lady of outstanding character and perseverance, Mrs. Betty Buntin has dedicated her life to serving her community through her contributions to the Tallahatchie County Unit of Rally for a Cure for the American Cancer Society; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Buntin has devoted countless hours to serving the citizens of Tallahatchie County through her tireless hard work and involvement organizing fundraisers throughout the year, such as Rally for a Cure, which raises funds that are donated to both citizens of Tallahatchie County who have been diagnosed with cancer and family members of those who have been diagnosed; and

WHEREAS, revered for her impeccable expertise and tremendous public service, Mrs. Buntin truly embodies American Cancer Society's core values of integrity, compassion, courage, determination and diversity, and she has used her skills and talents to live life in such a way that she makes the world a better place, simply because she was there; and

WHEREAS, with her strong work ethic and continued perseverance, Mrs. Buntin has been fueled by her desire to make the quality of life better for her community and the entire citizenry of the Hospitality State, and outside of her dedication to this distinguished cause, Mrs. Buntin is tremendously devoted to her loving family, including her three children and four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, with her marvelous disposition, Mrs. Buntin is a selfless imparter of hope, life and light, and she certainly exemplifies the virtues of perseverance, faith and devotion to her community and her family, inspiring all of those around her to strive for excellence each day; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend outstanding Mississippians, especially those such as Mrs. Betty Buntin, whose devotion and service to her community brings 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 recognize and commend Mrs. Betty Buntin for her outstanding service as President of the Tallahatchie County Unit of Rally for a Cure for the American Cancer Society, and extend best wishes for continued success in all of her future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mrs. Betty Buntin and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.