HJ5004: Celebrating the life of Elizabeth Goode Gary.
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Goode Gary, a vibrant member of the Prince William County community, died on March 5, 2014; and
WHEREAS, a native of York County, South Carolina, Elizabeth Gary moved to New York City, where she raised her family; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Gary served the community as a seamstress and a private practice nurse for many years; after moving to the Commonwealth, she continued to design and make garments for herself, her children, grandchildren, and friends; and
WHEREAS, a devout woman who proudly served the Lord from an early age, Elizabeth Gary lived her faith through her actions, and she generously offered home health care to those in need later in her life; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Gary was an active and joyful member of many church communities, most recently Mount Zion Baptist Church in Triangle; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband, Willie, and one daughter, Sheila, Elizabeth Gary will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her children, Brenda, Edith, Tretarathel, Cynthia, Machanda, and Karen, and their families, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Elizabeth Goode Gary, a beloved member of the Prince William County community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Elizabeth Goode Gary as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5004
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Goode Gary, a vibrant member of the Prince William County community, died on March 5, 2014; and
WHEREAS, a native of York County, South Carolina, Elizabeth Gary moved to New York City, where she raised her family; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Gary served the community as a seamstress and a private practice nurse for many years; after moving to the Commonwealth, she continued to design and make garments for herself, her children, grandchildren, and friends; and
WHEREAS, a devout woman who proudly served the Lord from an early age, Elizabeth Gary lived her faith through her actions, and she generously offered home health care to those in need later in her life; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Gary was an active and joyful member of many church communities, most recently Mount Zion Baptist Church in Triangle; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband, Willie, and one daughter, Sheila, Elizabeth Gary will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her children, Brenda, Edith, Tretarathel, Cynthia, Machanda, and Karen, and their families and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Elizabeth Goode Gary, a beloved member of the Prince William County community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Elizabeth Goode Gary as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.