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House Resolution 152
By: Representatives LaHood of the 175
th
, Corbett of the 174
th
, Burchett of the 176
th
, and
Sharper of the 177
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Leadership Lowndes Day at the state capitol; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes was established in 1988 to develop and connect existing3
and emerging leaders, exposing them to local challenges and opportunities while fostering4
long-term solutions to community needs; and5
WHEREAS, since the first graduating class in 1989, nearly 900 leaders have completed the6
program, contributing over 10,000 service hours to local agencies and organizations; and7
WHEREAS, the program includes a two-day retreat in January, a two-day trip to the state8
capitol in February, and full program days from March to November wherein participants9
engage with experts on key community and state issues as well as complete service projects10
in small groups; and11
WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes upholds core values such as knowledge of regional issues,12
community stewardship, integrity, diversity, inclusion, inter-generational leadership, and a13
passion for action; and14
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WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes Youth, founded in 1998 as the Lowndes Youth Leadership
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League, helps students develop community awareness, leadership skills, and connections16
with peers and adult leaders; and17
WHEREAS, the youth program includes a class reception, a weekend retreat, three program18
days, a graduation ceremony, and a required community service project, with applications19
solicited each fall from local schools; and20
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this21
extraordinary organization be appropriately honored.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Leadership Lowndes Day at the24
state capitol.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to27
Leadership Lowndes.28
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