A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of myrna miller wellons, an advocate for social welfare and women's rights.
Whereas, Myrna Miller Wellons graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a bachelor's degree and law degree; and
Whereas, Myrna Miller Wellons served as Director of Governmental Affairs for Lilly USA, where she spent much of her time working on issues relating to mental health and diabetes for a territory that included North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas; and
Whereas, prior to working for Lilly USA, Myrna Miller Wellons served as Director of government relations for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) North Carolina Chapter and was president‑elect of the board for that organization at the time of her death; and
Whereas, Myrna Miller Wellons served as vice‑chair of the North Carolina Diabetes Advisory Council and as a member of the Mental Health Association of North Carolina; and
Whereas, Myrna Miller Wellons served as a guest lecturer at Meredith College, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and
Whereas, Myrna Miller Wellons earned the respect and admiration of her fellow colleagues and was sought after to mentor and train social workers across the State; and
Whereas, Myrna Miller Wellons died on March 1, 2010, at the age of 40; and
Whereas, Myrna Miller Wellons is survived by her husband, Robert Shawn Wellons; her son, Christopher Wellons; her father, Jack D. Miller; and her brother, Troy Miller; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of Myrna Miller Wellons and extends its appreciation for her dedication to improve the lives of the citizens of this State.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its sympathy to the family of Myrna Miller Wellons for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Myrna Miller Wellons.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.