| 1 | 1 | | 23 LC 112 1504 |
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| 2 | 2 | | H. R. 539 |
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| 4 | 4 | | House Resolution 539 |
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| 5 | 5 | | By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , Cannon of the 58 |
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| 17 | 17 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 18 | 18 | | Commending Patricia Henry and recognizing the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival; and for other |
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| 20 | 20 | | purposes.2 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, Patricia Henry has long been recognized for the vital role that she has played3 |
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| 22 | 22 | | in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of this state4 |
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| 23 | 23 | | and nation; and5 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, Patricia Henry has a long and consistent record of service to her community and6 |
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| 25 | 25 | | this state and has been recognized as one of the most dynamic and committed leaders in7 |
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| 26 | 26 | | Atlanta's Caribbean community; and8 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, she is the founder and president the nonprofit organization, Blessed Hands9 |
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| 28 | 28 | | Generous Hearts and president of the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association;10 |
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| 29 | 29 | | and11 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, founded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Blessed Hands12 |
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| 31 | 31 | | Generous Hearts serves to assist those in need, providing food, clothing, and personal and13 |
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| 32 | 32 | | medical supplies, and the work of the organization has reached individuals throughout the14 |
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| 33 | 33 | | United States and in the Caribbean and Africa; and 15 23 LC 112 1504 |
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| 34 | 34 | | H. R. 539 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, each year Patricia specializes in producing the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival |
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| 38 | 38 | | which takes place every Memorial Day weekend and is one of the most unifying cultural17 |
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| 39 | 39 | | events in the area, providing citizens of this state the opportunity to enjoy the vibrancy of the18 |
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| 40 | 40 | | Caribbean culture; and19 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, Patricia has been dedicated to providing unparalleled service and support and20 |
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| 42 | 42 | | remains steadfastly committed to the principles of skill, integrity, and responsibility; and21 |
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| 43 | 43 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this22 |
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| 44 | 44 | | remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.23 |
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| 45 | 45 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 46 | 46 | | the members of this body commend Patricia Henry for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and25 |
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| 47 | 47 | | dedicated service to this state and nation; recognize the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival on26 |
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| 48 | 48 | | Memorial Day weekend; and extend most sincere best wishes for her continued success.27 |
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| 49 | 49 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 |
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| 50 | 50 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to29 |
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| 51 | 51 | | Patricia Henry.30 |
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