LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Ola E. Singleton, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of her community

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Ola E. Singleton, on Thursday, February 26,
2009, noting the significance of her purposeful life and accomplish-
ments; and
WHEREAS, A beloved lady, Ola E. Singleton truly experienced the
incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those
with the stamina and courage to savor a full life; and
WHEREAS, With her zest for life, Ola E. Singleton inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends, enriching those around her
through her joyous and sincere love for others and through her quiescent
charm and wisdom; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her daughter, Brenda J. Stenhouse, this excep-
tional woman is survived by her husband, Clarence; four children, Pris-
cilla A. McNeal, Alma (Rudolph Jr.) Haynesworth, Sheila (Jerome) Best,
and Carla A. Singleton; three grandchildren, Nicole Stenhouse, Angela
McNeal and Rudolph Haynesworth III; six great-grandchildren; and a
brother, John Ella Reesem, as well as many nieces, nephews and other
family members; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Ola E. Singleton leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Ola E. Singleton, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Ola E. Singleton.