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House Resolution 503
By: Representatives Barton of the 5
th
, Ridley of the 6
th
, Wiedower of the 121
st
, Gaines of the
120
th
, Anderson of the 10
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Delane Roberts on the occasion of her retirement; and for
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other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Delane Roberts has long been recognized by the citizens and leaders of this3
state for the vital role she has played in state and local government and her deep personal4
commitment to the State of Georgia; and5
WHEREAS, for the past 32 years, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted6
innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of the daily7
operations of the Georgia General Assembly, as evidenced by her service to the Georgia8
House of Representatives; and9
WHEREAS, she began her career with the Georgia House of Representatives on January 1,10
1993, and has served numerous members over the years, including 12 years as the Defense11
& Veterans Affairs Committee Assistant; and12
WHEREAS, she excelled in each of these roles, demonstrating a keen ability to identify13
opportunities for her elected officials, maintaining an extensive network of contacts across14
state agencies and departments, and always upholding a cheerful demeanor; and15
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WHEREAS, this stellar woman exemplifies the courage, determination, leadership, and
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character necessary to attain excellence in government service, and her contributions have17
been recognized and appreciated by all who work under the Gold Dome; and18
WHEREAS, a lifelong member of Bremen Church of Christ, she has remained actively19
involved in her faith community, where her father, Jessie Roberts, and she was a devoted20
caregiver to her mother, Sue Bearden Roberts, and her aunt, Eloise Bearden Bell, until their21
passing; and22
WHEREAS, she has announced her retirement, effective January 1, 2025, and is to be23
honored for her decades of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the24
citizens of this state.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26
the members of this body recognize and commend Delane Roberts for her decades of service27
to this state; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and extend the most28
sincere best wishes for continued good health and happiness.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to31
Delane Roberts.32
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