A HOUSE RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of irene pace hairston, forsyth county educator and civic leader.
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston was born in Pfafftown, North Carolina, to Luther Wiley Pace and Maude Clodfelter Pace; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston graduated from Columbia Heights High School in Winston‑Salem and earned a bachelor's degree from Winston‑Salem Teacher's College (now Winston‑Salem State University) and a master's degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston served as an educator in Forsyth County for 42 years, during which time she took a special interest in exposing her students to drama and the performing arts; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston was loyal to her college alma mater, serving as a member of the Board of Trustees at Winston‑Salem State University and playing a significant role in helping the University revitalize its nursing program; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston was a leader in her community, serving as an invaluable member of the Board of Directors of the Winston‑Salem Urban League, as vice‑chair of the City/County Planning Board from 1980 to 1996, as a member of the Forsyth County Public Library Board for 23 years, serving eight consecutive terms as chair; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston was a delegate to the White House Conference on Information Services in 1991 and a founding member of Leadership Winston‑Salem, and served as a member of the American Association of University Women, the Association of Retired Teachers, Friendship Force, the Family Services West Central Community Center Board, the Winston‑Salem Chapter of the MOLES, and the Winston‑Salem Chapter of the Holidays Bridge Club; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston was admired by all who came to know her and was honored by many organizations, including being named "Woman of the Year" by the Winston‑Salem Chronicle in 1992, and receiving a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree from Winston‑Salem State University in 1993, the American Library Association's National Outstanding Trustee Citation in 1997, and the Winston‑Salem Urban League's Community Service Award; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston was a lifelong member of the Bethlehem AME Zion Church in Pfafftown, serving as a trustee and stewardess; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston died on June 17, 2010, at the age of 96; and
Whereas, Irene Pace Hairston was married to the late Walter Moore Hairston, and is survived by a daughter, Lois Pace Hairston‑Turner, and grandchildren, Carter J. Turner, II, Tiffany Sante' Turner, and Demetrius Shore; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the memory of Irene Pace Hairston and expresses the appreciation of the citizens of this State for the service she rendered her community.
SECTION 2.  The House of Representatives extends its sympathy to the family of Irene Pace Hairston for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Irene Pace Hairston.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.