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House Resolution 536
By: Representatives Lim of the 98
th
, Santos of the 117
th
, Cannon of the 58
th
, Beckles of the
96
th
, and Sanchez of the 42
nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the contributions of Leslie Palomino; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Leslie Palomino serves as one of the youngest Latina state directors in the state2
of Georgia, representing Poder Latinx, a national civic and social justice nonprofit3
organization advocating on behalf of the Latino community in the United States; and4
WHEREAS, Leslie has long been recognized by the community for the important role that5
she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to empowering the6
community to become active actors of democracy in Georgia; and7
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,8
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state, as evidenced by her9
superlative service as the Georgia State Programs Director for Poder Latinx; and10
WHEREAS, as a Georgia native who grew up in Gwinnett County, she has built an extensive11
background in political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and community grassroots12
organizing; and13
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WHEREAS, Leslie, a proud product of Gwinnett County Public Schools, earned her
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bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Journalism from Georgia State15
University; and16
WHEREAS, Leslie is a champion for change who is deeply passionate about increasing the17
civic participation of Latinos in Georgia, and works tirelessly to empower and engage the18
next generation of leaders to become civically engaged and politically active changemakers;19
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WHEREAS, she exemplifies exceptional strength of character and has an outstanding21
reputation for integrity, wisdom, and compassion; and 22
WHEREAS, Leslie was recognized in 2024 as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in23
Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and24
WHEREAS, Leslie has served with honor and distinction with Poder Latinx, and her vision25
and unyielding commitment to empowering her fellow citizens have set the standard for26
activism and civic engagement; and27
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and28
contributions of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.29
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30
the members of this body recognize and commend Leslie Palomino for her effective31
leadership, dedication, and service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best32
wishes for continued success and happiness.33
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Leslie35
Palomino.36
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