24 LC 128 0022 Senate Resolution 459 By: Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Jones II of the 22nd and Jones of the 10th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Kyle M. Jones; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, Kyle M. Jones is a meritorious member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity2 Incorporated, Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter; and3 WHEREAS, the Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter is a spirited service organization in Cobb4 County giving out thousands of dollars in scholarships each year; fundraising for the5 American Cancer Society and the American Diabetes Association; and supporting numerous6 institutions such as the Trinity Food Bank with over 1,000 volunteer man-hours, the Cobb7 County and Marietta school districts, the NAACP, the SCLC, the American Red Cross, and8 the Marietta Police Athletic League; and9 WHEREAS, Kyle M. Jones received a 2023 Mentorship Award from the Georgia10 Technology Authority for his superior delivery of service as a Training and Development11 Specialist at the Georgia Technology Authority, and he co-chairs the agency's Diversity,12 Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative; and13 S. R. 459 - 1 - 24 LC 128 0022 WHEREAS, the agency award spotlights his contributions to the Georgia Technology 14 Authority Learning Academy mission to enhance technology skills among state and local15 government employees; and16 WHEREAS, this internationally recognized technology guru recently participated in the 202317 Africa Energy Week conference, in which an august group of visionaries made a significant18 and transformative impact, contributing to a more prosperous and sustainable African19 business landscape; and20 WHEREAS, in addition to his global technology and executive training accomplishments,21 Mr. Jones also finds time to mentor businesses with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23 recognize and commend Kyle M. Jones for his contributions and leadership in business24 technology for the state government and his excellent, efficient, unselfish, and dedicated25 public service to the State of Georgia and extend best wishes for continued training and26 development excellence with the Georgia Technology Authority and his community service27 endeavors as a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Kyle M. Jones.30 S. R. 459 - 2 -