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This resolution honors the memory of Grace Bolton Freeman, a respected educator, banker, and community member from Memphis, Tennessee. Born in 1932 in Pontotoc, Mississippi, Freeman was an accomplished woman who graduated from Mississippi Industrial College with a degree in elementary education and worked as a teacher in Pontotoc County and Memphis City Schools before transitioning to a successful career in banking at Union Planters National Bank. The resolution highlights her deep commitment to her faith as a member of Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church, her passion for gardening and baking, and her devotion to her family, which included five children, multiple grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The legislative body acknowledges her legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication, and expresses sympathy to her family while formally recognizing her contributions to her community. The resolution ultimately aims to memorialize Grace Bolton Freeman's life and achievements, celebrating her character and the positive impact she made throughout her lifetime.

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