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My Beloved Daughter,

It seems like just yesterday that you were my little baby girl; now all

grown up into a lovely young lady . You have been a joy to my life.

Loving you has given me peace in times of trouble, happiness during sad times, and an everlasting joy for all times that will last forever.

I give God the Praise and Glory for blessing me and our family with such an intelligent, talented, beauti­ful spirit, and caring young lady that you have grown to be, "Only By The Grace of God."

I am very proud of you and all your many academic achievements, goals, and dreams to this point in your life. Now on to bigger and greater things. With God first and directing your every step, you can achieve and reach all of your goals ..

Keep God first and remember II Timothy 2:15, "Study to shew thy-. self approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

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"1 can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. "

To my wonderful granddaughter. Mayall your dreams come true,

And soon I will be able to call you:

Dr. Grace D. Gipson M.D.

Philipians 4:13

Thank God I was blessed to attend your accomplishments, be your support, and witness the many blessing.

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One Of Gods Best Christian Young Ladies. Grace casting all your care upon- him; for he careth for you. 1st peter5: 7 Grace continue to look to the future wih faith and confidence in God, Who is all knowing,giving your hest,And he will do the rest Your Special Friend Mother Juanita Campbell Mr and Mrs Howard Mason

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Con8ratulations on your academic achievements. It's on to bi88er and better thin8s. Best of Luck in the future. We're all very proud of you.

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From Gardena, CA

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Love, your Cousins in Cjaraena, CaCif.

Wayne & Wayne Jr.

I give thanks for the gift of life that blesses me each and every day.

Vicki and Deshawn

"I will sing praises to my God all my life long."

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Right In a perfect world, I would not have to worry Outcomes about what is fair or right because I would know without

a doubt that the right outcome is assured.

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Dear Grace,

It takes a little courage And a lot of self control, And some given determination If you want to reaclt a goal

It talkes a deal of striving And a firm and stern set chin; No matter what the battle If you're really out to win.

"Never lose sigllr o/wllo you are and what you can achieve in life. "

Best Wishes, Isaiah & Charlotte Jackson

May God bless you on this day in a very special way, and may happiness and inner peace fill your !teart today and always.

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To my dlZar nilZelZ, you arIZ a wondlZrful young lady, I am vlZry proud of you.

Congratulation~ on your aeadlZmie aehilZvlZmlZnt~, and your partieipation in thi~ YlZar'~ annual eotillion.

God ha~ bllZ~~ you with many gift~ and tallZnt~; aeelZpt and U~IZ thlZm to Glorify 1ii~ Kingdom.

'(Iet~ 7:22 Mo~lZ~ wa~ IZdueatlZd in all thlZ wi~dom of thlZ egyptian~ and wa~ powlZrful in ~plZlZeh and aetion.

JamlZ~ 1:4 plZr~lZvlZranelZ mu~t fini~h it~ work ~o that you may bIZ maturlZ and eompllZtlZ not laeking anything.

~tudy and work hard alway~. On blZhalf of my family; WIZ wi~h you thlZ vlZry blZ~t a~ you ~ueelZlZd in eolllZglZ and pur~ulZ your proflZ~~ional ea­rlZlZr.

bovlZ for you alway~, O~ear & \llZrnlZ~~a Gip~on & family

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succeed in all you try to achieve.

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Our prayers will always be with you!

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Hi Grace, Congratulations and Best Wishes, my Beloved

Neice. You are blessed with many blessings. Don't ever forget God's divine favor toward you. All of your special talents, gifts and the numerous advantages, are all from God. Be thankful always.

Reach for the stars, one has your names on it. The world is waiting for a shining star like you. Give it all you have. Enjoy life to its fullest.

Love You Now, Always, and Forever, Your Aunt Bettie

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DEBUTANTE

GRACE D. GIPSON

A WONDERFUL YOUNG LADY WHO

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DREAMS CAN BE REALIZED.

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GRACE CONGRATUlATIONS AND CONTINUED

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May God Bless You and Continue the Outstanding Work ..

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Jesus saia,

(1 wire never {eave you not forsaks- you."

!i?g,member J-{im, ana aon 't.

- Sammy Jasper :Your Specia{ :Friena

Congratulations Debutante Grace Gipson

To My Special Niece.

You are all grown up now, and time has gone by fast. It seems like yesterday that you were prancing around. Always remem­berto keep the Lord on your side, and He will always be your shepard. Follow those steps of the 23rd Psalm, and you will soar to newer and higher heights. Then one day we will all be able to say: Job well done, Dr. Grace D. Gipson MD.

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God Bless & Keep You In His Care Love You,

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God Bless Betty Hargrave

Congratulations Grace!

May God Bless You in all you do.

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Grace -

You have the chaming "grace" of a warm heart. You think with intelligence and decisiveness. You have humor that makes you a joy to be around. You have compassion, enabling you to reach out to others. You have the determination to succeed. You have the Spirit of God's love.

As you strive for excellence on your life's journey, remember that God is the source of all knowledge, guidance and strenth.

" ... whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord ... " Colossions 3 :23

We are proud of you, Grace. God bless you.

The Buckleys James, Carrie & Karen

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Matt. 7: 7

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Congratulations Grace Gipson You have become a lovely and responsible

young lady. Let nother stand in the way of your

DREAMS.

"Continue thou in teh things which thou hast learned and hast been as­sured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them .. "

God Bless You Ma:ty Marshall Chicago,IL

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A beautiful young lady who is intelligent, hard-working,

and possesses an inner strength to

accomplish her goals both academically and spiritually.

Mr. & Mrs. George Butts

CONGRATULATIONS AND

BEST WISHES GRACE

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU

Remember now thy Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil day come not. nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them." Ec. 12: 1

YOUR MT. OLIVE CHURCH FAMILY

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Success in all that you do.

Caroline McGee

CONGRATUlATioNS!! GRACE MAY God BlEss YOU!!

STudy TO SIiEW TliysELF APPROVEd UNTO God A WORkMAN NEEdETIi NOT bE AsIiAMEd, RiqliTLy divid,. iNq TIiE wORd of TRUTIi.

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May you have "good success" because you give ear to His com­mandments"

Mr& Mrs. Ruppert Downing & Family

Congratulations and Best Wishes to

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God 'Bress You Grace

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Con8ratulations Grace

May You Have The Best That Life Has To Offer.

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Contratulations Grace

Rejoice in the Lord always.

Philippians 4:14

Melvin & Rhonda Smith

Best Wishes to Grace Gipson

Love James & Cecelia

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:J1w !adder %ucceoo dneon i care

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He do more with it than you can.

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Congratulations

Grace

Wish you much luck.

Mrs. Estella Davis

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Dr. Beulah Lateet University Trainer of Teacher Leaders Michigan Reading Recovery Program College of Education Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5197 616387-2821 FAX: 616 387-2882 b.lateef@wmich.edu

Congratolations Grace

We send yoo oor prayers and Best Wishes. May God

Bless yoo.

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'Rona{d & Nancy, 5tngerer

Grace, May God continue to bless you in all your en­deavors.

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Congratulations -You have a marvel­lous record and, I am sure, will have a wonderful future.

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Ms. Ali and Bilal

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Continue to pursue your dreams.

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Greg Payne

To Gr.cr.e D. Glpm

A mittlll }U.rg Ja;r \olD lIlns Wt !Ie \6lts in life cnllw to a::hi.ae it.

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Love you!

Elon Zeigler

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:Never Cimit your view of rife 6y any past e~eri­ence. It is possi6fe for a[C ofyourdwa~tocome

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GRACE

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Mr. William & Mrs. Christine Moore Colema Carrodine MrlMrs. Lonnie & Mommie Rucks Ms. Lillie Underwood MrlMrs. Henry & Donna McKinley Mrs. Mary Louise McCoy Maybelle Ferdinand Lular Thomas The Jesse Perkins Family Rosie L. Dyer Christie Savage Johnny & Patricia Wilson Family Mother Willie Sykes Mrs. Emma Rucks Mrs. Emma Sykes Denena & Chelsie Lee Ann & Jim Shaw John Isenhower Ms. Ruby L. Smith Thomas E. Harrison Anthony & LaTanya Cobb Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Foster Beverly Napper

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Marion Jones Marcia & Elwood Gruschow Alfred & Anna Owens Nancy Walker Seward Ann Webbink Luedella Patterson Mrs. Gladys Robinson Charles H. Caston, Sr. Mrs. Minnie Clinton Esther Harrison Mary Haywood-Benson Joyce Smith Jeanette & Jasper Osler, Jr.&Kids Mrs. Fred Newport Thaddeus & Debra Taylor Mary Ann Keith ·Mrs. Nellie M. Tinsley Celest Taylor Patricia & Chris Reme . Barbara & Willie McGee, Jr. Mrs. Catherine Campbell Carol & Topper Steinman Deborah Chipman Frazier Morgan C. Powell, DDS Velma Brownlee Mr. & Mrs. Edward Cole, Sr. Snell Chiropractic Clinic

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We are 00 bleooed to have a child like 'Iou. ?Jou ~e alwa'lo been

the /amily peacemaker and oenoilive to thooe around 'Iou. ?Jou

have made Uo /aUffh and we treaoure the /unn'l' cute Attie thinfjo

'Iou ~e done - /rom jumpinfj out 0/ the crib to fjettinfj op~hetti a!!

over 'Iou /rom head to toe. :Jhank 'Iou /or obe'linfj Uo, reopeclinfj

Uo and a!lowinfj Uo to fjuule and direcl 'Iou. We love 'Iou and

we ~e proud 0/ the '10unfj woman 'Iou have become. We pra'l that

'Iou continue in 'lour otronfj /ailh and convictiono and that 'Iou .

be a ohininfj !Ujht in thio world.

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Dear Ali,

It has been a sincere privilege to be your sister and friend. We've shared the best of times ... memories rll always treasure. Dancing to La Bouche, or on a stage in Peter Pan or Annie, we've always been "cut-ups." "Boots and Saddles" helped us as we made it on Broadway, in the Embarass River, and on our ill-fated camping trip. "Harold sisters, please step back" never stopped us as we took on NYC, church duets and English papers. "Sister, Sister, H we've shared the stage, clothes and the knowledge that "blood is thicker than water. " Your courage has amazed me, and your sensitivity has inspired me. For the opportunity to share in your joys and disappointments, for the strength of our fiiendship, for the love and support you've shown me, and for the memories of a lifetime .. .I thank you.

Love Always, Erika Harold Miss East Central lllinois, 1999

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star player. of the varsitv vollevball team at If}fS. You stood out lVlth tremendous grades and your

great out-look on life. You are our role model and we look up to you. l'l7hen you leave for college~ you'll remaIn In our hearts as a special person.

Best lVishes as you advance on to the next stage of your life!

We Love You~ Anastasia Naomi Tanner Jlarold

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Dinella Davis Pullen May 23, 1900 - September 25, 1992

Orie Pullen March 11, 1900 - January 29, 1988

You have brou~t much joy to my life and rm so grateful that my parents had the opportunity to know you. They would rejoice today to see the beaut:ifuL gracious, talented young lady you have become. You have accomplished many great things in your life and I know that you are destined for much more. My parents passed their love for people on to me and rve pas~ed that to your mother. I am so proud that she has passed that wonderful attnbute to you. I love you dearly and will continue to support you in all you do.

With great affection,

Grandmother Louise Tanner

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You have brou8ht much joy and pride to our hearts. We thank God for you and pray that you'll continue to

put our trust in him. We love you.

Grandma Louise Tanner I2achael, Michael, Eric Uncle Glenn and Alena, Analise Uncle Nayte

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We can't believe how the time has passed. It seems like yesterday you were a shy little girl with her two front teeth missing. Today you are a beautiful, confident young woman - ready to make your mark on society. We're very proud of you. You've always given your all to everything you do - volleyball, your studies, your family and church. We've heard about the gentle and kind way you work with the senior citizens in the nursing home and we know that God, is pleased. Continue the good work. The Lord has a very special plan for your life, allow him to reveal it to you. We love you very much.

Love,

Aunt Vi, Uncle Fred, Keith, Allison, Todd, Eve, La Vonya, Trent, Brian, Michelle and your many little cousins.

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, ALEXANDRA HAROLD

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 500 EAST PARK STREET CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

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Ali-You're a beautiful, talented, gifted youn woman and a joy to ~e with.

We wish you the very best in the future. We know that you'll contmue to make your family and friends proud.

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Zalar, Hilary and Grant

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---------------Unclg Matk H8told 'Hy~:

"Wishing you continued success and happiness!"

Aunt Dawn, Unclg Matlc & Valentina Matig Annunziata gay: "You've always been very special in our hearts~ -- we wish you the

best!"

Unclg Mikg, Aunt Robin, Ana!:tll!:ia &. LittIg M ikg Hatofd gag:

"Good luck and best wishes!"

Unclg Jim, Aunt T ti!:h, littlf! Jifnfny, Hannah Nicole &. lukg Hatold gay:

"Keep up the good work!"

eON(JRA TUlA TIOAl~!!! W{ lOVl YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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CLIFF A. BENSON Broker • REALTOR-

ExCLUSIVE AfFILIATE OF CHRlmE'S GREAT EsTATES

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It's been a lot of fun watching you grow - being in the Sunshine Choir, Junior Ushers and all the Christmas and Easter programs. You're a beauti­ful, sweet young lady with a lot of talent. Remem­ber to always put God first.

"But seek first His kingdom and righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto yOU." Matthew 6:33

Robert and Dorothy Carter and family

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Weare so proud of you and

the many thin8s you've accom­

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God continue to richly bless

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Love, Videt Harris,

Jeanette & Jasper Osler, Jr. & Family and

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Congratulations, Alexandra!

Ric, Sande and

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Congratulations Ali!

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James H. Hayes, Jr. Alderman, Ward 3

City of Urbana 1204 West Dublin Uwana, Illinois 61801 (217) 384-6334