2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners November 13, 2001
RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION
Presented To:
MRS. BLANCHE E. WILLIAMS
"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me."
Philippians 4:13
WHEREAS, On Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 11:00 a.m., the 21st
Century Women’s Club of Saginaw, a Chapter of the Michigan State
Association and National Association of Colored Women’s Club, Inc.
will present its Annual Scholarship & Honors Luncheon at the
Saginaw Plaza Hotel; and,
WHEREAS, The theme is, “Trusting in the Lord,” Proverbs 3:5. The
Club Motto is “Lifting As We Climb, Caring and Sharing As We Go.”
Dr. Betty B. Jones is the speaker for this occasion; and,
WHEREAS, This year, Mrs. Blanche Williams is the recipient of the
“Rosa L. Gragg Club Woman of the Year.” Blanche is a native of New
Mexico and is the daughter of Mrs. Willie Neal and the late Mr.
Leslie Neal. She is a product of the Saginaw Public School System
and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Education from
United Theological Seminary and Bible College in Flint, Michigan;
and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams is married to Mr. Aaron Williams. They are
the proud parents of three children, Megale A. Williams, Aaron P.
Williams, Dexter T. Williams, a nephew, Leslie Neal III, and a
grandson, Myleak H. Williams; and,
WHEREAS, Blanche, a confessed Christian, is a member of New Life
Baptist Church where she serves as Sunday School Teacher, member
of the Prayer Ministry, Overseer of the Senior Ministry, and as a
past Choir member. She serves as Chaplain of the 21st Century
Women’s Club; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams’ hobbies are sewing and bowling. Her life
long dreams are to receive a Master’s Degree in Religious
Education, write a book and teach in the National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw County Board of
Commissioners does hereby join with the 21st Century Women’s Club
in honoring Mrs. Blanche E. Williams as this year’s “Rosa L. Gragg
Club Woman of the Year,” for her loyal and dedicated service to
the 21st Century Club, as well as, the Saginaw County community.
We wish her continued blessings and success in all her future
endeavors.
Respectfully submitted,
SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Robert L. Fish, Chair
Eddie F. Foxx, Commissioner, District #6
Adopted: November 13, 2001
By Commissioner Wurtzel: That the resolutions be adopted.
Approved.
CLERK'S CALL OF SESSION
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