| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0360 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 683 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Beckles of the 96 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Adeyina of the 110 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , McClain of the 109 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Okoye |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Lim of the 98 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Joy Monroe; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Joy Monroe has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | the citizens of Georgia; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | dramatically by her superlative service as the founder and CEO of Single Parent Alliance and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Resource Center; and8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC) is a nonprofit dedicated9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | to empowering single-parent families through housing stability, financial literacy, and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | holistic support; and11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, with a deep commitment to addressing housing insecurity and economic12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | challenges, Joy has led SPARC in creating innovative programs that provide real solutions13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | for families in need; and14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 683 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, under her leadership, SPARC has grown into a trusted resource, fostering |
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| 35 | 35 | | collaboration among nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies to drive systemic16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | change; and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, Joy's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Joy Monroe for her efficient, effective,26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | best wishes for continued 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 to Joy30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | Monroe.31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | H. R. 683 |
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