TITLE
Title
RESOLUTION IN CELEBRATION OF CENTENARIAN SISTER LUCY SLIGH
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Chairman Melvin "Skip" Alston
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
RESOLUTION IN CELEBRATION OF
CENTENARIAN SISTER LUCY SLIGH
WHEREAS, Sister Lucy Sligh joins us today in celebration of her 100th Birthday. Ms. Sligh was the second oldest of nine children born to the late Reverend Posie and Annie Mae Turner on May 18, 1922 in Pleasant Hill, NC located in North Hampton County; and
WHEREAS, As a child, Ms. Sligh grew up in an era that was composed of a segregated society. The world around her seemed much smaller than it really was and her family life consisted of working on the family’s small farm where she and her siblings were introduced to work at an early age; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sligh’s dream was to attend beauty college and on September 1, 1943 she started her dream and entered Macos Beauty College in Greensboro, NC; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sligh completed the program and passed her beautician’s state board exam when she was then hired by the President of Macos Beauty College; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sligh married the love of her life, John Sligh, and in 1946 their family was made whole after welcoming their son Alvin; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lucy Sligh became a member of the Household of Ruth and the Grand United Order of Oddfellows in America and Jurisdiction. She has held many offices such as Most Noble Governor, Secretary, and Treasurer. Lucy has spent a lifelong career serving her community and she has made a huge impact on people nationwide; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners express their appreciation and admiration of Sister Lucy Sligh and extends its sincerest congratulations in the celebration of her 100th birthday.
PRESENTED this the 5th day of May 2022.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Adopt resolution in celebration of centenarian Sister Lucy Sligh.
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