| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0288 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 536 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Lim of the 98 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Santos of the 117 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Cannon of the 58 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Beckles of the |
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| 12 | 12 | | , and Sanchez of the 42 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending the contributions of Leslie Palomino; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Leslie Palomino serves as one of the youngest Latina state directors in the state2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | of Georgia, representing Poder Latinx, a national civic and social justice nonprofit3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | organization advocating on behalf of the Latino community in the United States; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, Leslie has long been recognized by the community for the important role that5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to empowering the6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | community to become active actors of democracy in Georgia; and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state, as evidenced by her9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | superlative service as the Georgia State Programs Director for Poder Latinx; and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, as a Georgia native who grew up in Gwinnett County, she has built an extensive11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | background in political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and community grassroots12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | organizing; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 536 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, Leslie, a proud product of Gwinnett County Public Schools, earned her |
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| 34 | 34 | | bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Journalism from Georgia State15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | University; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, Leslie is a champion for change who is deeply passionate about increasing the17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | civic participation of Latinos in Georgia, and works tirelessly to empower and engage the18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | next generation of leaders to become civically engaged and politically active changemakers;19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, she exemplifies exceptional strength of character and has an outstanding21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | reputation for integrity, wisdom, and compassion; and 22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, Leslie was recognized in 2024 as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, Leslie has served with honor and distinction with Poder Latinx, and her vision25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | and unyielding commitment to empowering her fellow citizens have set the standard for26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | activism and civic engagement; and27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | contributions of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Leslie Palomino for her effective31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | leadership, dedication, and service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | wishes for continued success and happiness.33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | H. R. 536 |
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| 55 | 55 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized |
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| 57 | 57 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Leslie35 |
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| 58 | 58 | | Palomino.36 |
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| 59 | 59 | | H. R. 536 |
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