| 1 | 1 | | 23 LC 112 1729 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 27EX |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Barnes of the 86 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Mitchell of the 88 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Cannon of the 58 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Willis of the |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Neal of the 79 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Commending Grené Baranco; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, beginning her auto career in 1985 at her family's dealership in Decatur, Georgia,2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | Grené Baranco has enjoyed a highly successful career as an automotive executive and3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | industry leader; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, prior to her current role as vice president of E-commerce for Mercedes-Benz5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia, she served the store as its new and pre-owned manager,6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | where she helped to cultivate a team that continues to lead the market in sales, gross, and net7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | profit8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, during the challenging times of the COVID-19 shutdown, her adept leadership9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | at Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead allowed the dealership to record net profits through the10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | implementation of a cutting-edge digital sales process; and11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, beyond her professional achievements, Grené ardently advocates for equality12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | in the automotive industry, particularly championing the cause of Black female dealership13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | owners; and14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 27EX |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, her active involvement with Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Georgia State |
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| 35 | 35 | | University's Department of Religious Studies Board of Alumni, The Arts Xchange, and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | Common Cause, Georgia, further exemplify her commitment to societal and industry17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | advancement; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding individual be19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | appropriately honored.20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | the members of this body commend Grené Baranco for her many remarkable professional22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | achievements in the automotive industry as well as extend best wishes for continued success.23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Grené25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | Baranco.26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | H. R. 27EX |
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