| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0185 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 309 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Hagan of the 156 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , McDonald III of the 26 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Barrett of the 24 |
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| 10 | 10 | | McCollum of the 30 |
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| 13 | 13 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 14 | 14 | | Honoring and commending Rilyn Rodgers; and for other purposes. |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, Rilyn Rodgers, a standout 16-year-old student at Vidalia Heritage Academy and2 |
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| 17 | 17 | | dedicated citizen of Wheeler County, Georgia, has demonstrated exceptional character and3 |
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| 18 | 18 | | commitment to her community; and4 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction that affected many residents5 |
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| 20 | 20 | | of our region, requiring immediate and coordinated response efforts to provide relief, rescue,6 |
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| 21 | 21 | | and recovery; and7 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, Rilyn selflessly volunteered her time and8 |
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| 23 | 23 | | efforts to aid those in need, showcasing her dedication to making a positive impact in times9 |
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| 24 | 24 | | of adversity; and10 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Rilyn actively participated in efforts to assist with disaster relief, including11 |
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| 26 | 26 | | organizing food and supply points of distribution, creating and managing a social media12 |
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| 27 | 27 | | platform to provide timely information to residents, helping in the cleanup and recovery13 |
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| 28 | 28 | | process, and offering support to displaced families; and14 |
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| 29 | 29 | | H. R. 309 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, Rilyn volunteered countless hours, collaborating with local and state agencies, |
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| 33 | 33 | | emergency responders, and community members as well as contributing to relief efforts that16 |
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| 34 | 34 | | helped restore hope and stability to those impacted by the disaster; and17 |
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| 35 | 35 | | WHEREAS, Rilyn's actions exemplify the spirit of resilience, compassion, civic18 |
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| 36 | 36 | | responsibility and dedication to serving others in times of need, inspiring those around her19 |
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| 37 | 37 | | to act with kindness and urgency in times of crisis; and20 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, through her actions, Rilyn has proven herself to be a responsible and caring21 |
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| 39 | 39 | | individual who seeks to improve the lives of those around her, demonstrating leadership and22 |
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| 40 | 40 | | empathy well beyond her years.23 |
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| 41 | 41 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 42 | 42 | | the members of this body honor and commend Rilyn Rodgers for her exemplary volunteer25 |
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| 43 | 43 | | service, unwavering dedication, and invaluable contributions following Hurricane Helene;26 |
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| 44 | 44 | | her tireless efforts reflect the true spirit of community and selflessness, serving as an27 |
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| 45 | 45 | | inspiration and model to all.28 |
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| 46 | 46 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Rilyn30 |
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| 48 | 48 | | Rodgers.31 |
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| 49 | 49 | | H. R. 309 |
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| 50 | 50 | | - 2 - |
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