23 LC 112 1555 H. R. 599 - 1 - House Resolution 599 By: Representative Gunter of the 8 th A RESOLUTION Supporting the Community Champions Initiative; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, we are at a point in our nation's history where it is vital for good people at the2 local level to come together to provide our young people with career opportunities, life skill3 coaching, and mentorship that leads to thriving families with exciting futures; and4 WHEREAS, we as elected leaders understand the importance of involving every sector of5 our community in this effort and we support a partnership that includes elected leaders,6 education leaders, business leaders, faith leaders, and community leaders who will help guide7 this effort; and8 WHEREAS, our youth and families have the need for well compensated employment that9 provides opportunities for both career and educational advancement; and10 WHEREAS, our public and private employers have a tremendous need for well trained and11 motivated employees, and it is incumbent that we as leaders provide both a process and12 platform to bring all partners together in a long term and sustainable effort; and13 23 LC 112 1555 H. R. 599 - 2 - WHEREAS, the successful implementation of this effort will elevate our community as a 14 model for both the state and nation and will create a true "climate of success" that will bring15 the type of prosperity that benefits our long term residents, attracts great new families, and16 leaves no one behind.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 the members of this body support the Community Champions Initiative that unites all sectors19 of our community together in an effort that will bring hope and opportunity, wealth creation,20 and asset building to our youth and families.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the23 public and the press.24