| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0315 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 631 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Cannon of the 58 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Commending Adrienne Gates and recognizing March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in |
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| 18 | 18 | | Georgia Day; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day acknowledges the philanthropic, social,3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | and cultural contributions of women in the state; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, Adrienne Gates has long been recognized for the vital role that she has played5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia;6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, Adrienne is the founder of P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc., a nonprofit organization8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | dedicated to empowering individuals, children, and families in underserved communities9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | through essential resources, financial literacy, and health-focused initiatives; and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, under her leadership, P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc., has become a critical hub for11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | Metro-Atlanta, offering holistic support that meets people where they are; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | H. R. 631 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, beyond her work at P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc., Adrienne serves on multiple |
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| 33 | 33 | | community advisory boards, using her lived experience to advocate for policies and14 |
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| 34 | 34 | | programs that drive real change; and15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | through overcoming the many challenges of life; and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness ; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | individual be appropriately honored.23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | the members of this body commend Adrienne Gates for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; recognize March, 20, 2025, as as26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | health and happiness.28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | Adrienne Gates.31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | H. R. 631 |
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