Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials Resolution
Celebrating the Life of Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim April 11, 2007
WHEREAS, Our beloved sister, The Honorable Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim, was a dedicated member of GABEO for many years, giving exemplary service as secretary of our organization; and
WHEREAS, Yvonne was the devoted wife and partner in ministry of the Reverend Michael G. Ephraim, Sr. of the Sixth Episcopal District, Augusta, Georgia Conference, Wrens-Vidalia District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Lofton Circuit A.M.E. Church family; and
WHEREAS, She was a strong servant of the Lord and was actively involved in the civic, religious, and charitable affairs in her community, giving her time, talents, and energy to improving the quality of life for citizens in her city, county and the state of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Yvonne was a committed educator and public servant, serving as councilwoman and mayor pro tempore of the City of Sparta; and
WHEREAS, Her memberships included the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials, serving as assistant secretary and secretary. She was a member of the National League of Cities, the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the National Rainbow/Push Coalition, and the Georgia Association of Educators and the National Education Association, and
WHEREAS, Yvonne’s active participation in GABEO played a tremendous role in helping the organization develop a strong agenda of activism throughout the state of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, She possessed and shared her organizational and leadership talents, her keen sense of vision, and maintained an acute sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of her community, which earned her the respect and admiration of her constituents, colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, Yvonne will be deeply missed by all of us in the GABEO family, as well as others who knew and loved her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials (GABEO) honors the memory of Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim for her life, legacy and her many contributions in the fields of education, government and civil rights, and her life-long commitment to uplifting the Body of Christ.
___________________________________________________ The Honorable Tyrone Brooks, President Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials Georgia House of Representatives, District 63
