HR 513

HR513 194051-1 By Representative Ford RFD: First Read: 28-MAR-18 194051-1:n:03/27/2018:JEC/jec LSA2018-1534 MOURNING THE DEATH OF MRS. ALICE COLLINS VAUGHN. WHEREAS, we deeply regret to learn the death of Alice Collins Vaughn on March 21, 2018, and we uplift her life and legacy with utmost reverence and respect; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Vaughn was born to the union of Jack and Joyce Kilgore Collins on July 12, 1962; she was an honor student and a member of the color guard at Litchfield High School, where she graduated in 1980; she spent her early years singing in the choir at East Gadsden Baptist Church; she married the love of her life, Lee Vaughn, in November 1980; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Vaughn earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Jacksonville State University while being a working wife and mother to her sons; she taught writing and science for 21 years in the Etowah County School System; through the years, she earned widespread respect for her tireless dedication, exceptional abilities, diligence, hard work, and attention to detail; her students considered her a very special teacher; and WHEREAS, her pastimes included gardening, reading, baking, music, hunting, fishing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends; and WHEREAS, she was preceded in death by her son, Tim Vaughn; survivors include her beloved husband; son, Chris (Casey) Vaughn; sister, Deborah (Mike) Cole; and a host of other relatives and many special friends; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Alice Collins Vaughn was a valued member of the community; although her presence is greatly missed, her memory is cherished in the hearts and minds of all those who knew her; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That while grieving the death of Alice Collins Vaughn, we are extremely grateful for her abundant life, and we offer this resolution in highest tribute to her legacy, as well as with heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.