EDITORIAL : AN EARLY MOTHER'S DAY.GAIL GAIL Gas Authority of India Limited (Indian government) GAIL Glide Angle Indicator Light Williamson of North Hills didn't win the National Mother of the Year award because she's the best soccer mom soccer mom n. An American mother living in the suburbs whose time is often spent transporting her children from one athletic activity or event to another. in the country. No, the 45-year-old woman earned the American Mothers Inc. award because in part she's a mother extraordinaire ex·tra·or·di·naire adj. Extraordinary: a jazz singer extraordinaire. [French, from Old French, from Latin extra , who has dedicated her life to eight children. Williamson credits her husband, Tommie, who has shared the joys and hardships that come with raising a large family. Their load includes a 23-year-old community college student and a 19-year-old son afflicted af·flict tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on. [Middle English afflighten, from afflight, with Down syndrome Down syndrome, congenital disorder characterized by mild to severe mental retardation, slow physical development, and characteristic physical features. Down syndrome affects about 1 in every 730 live births and occurs in all populations equally. who she has helped to become an actor, as well as six nieces. Four years ago, when the girls' parents died of unrelated diseases within a short time of one another, Gail and Tommie Williamson became their legal guardians. Gail Williamson is coordinator of talent development and industry relations for Media Access and chairwoman of the Young Performers Division, both of which promote acting careers for children with disabilities. Williamson's younger son, Blair, is one of Media Access's clients. He has appeared on ``ER'' and a USA Network film as well as commercials. Williamson's dedication to her family, career and volunteerism have made her a quality selection for mother of the year. Certainly, it's a nice Mother's Day present. |
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