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House Resolution 702
By: Representative Taylor of the 92
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A RESOLUTION
Commending Evetta B. Washington, recipient of the Women on Purpose award; and for
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other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Evetta B. Washington has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service,3
advocacy, and empowerment; and4
WHEREAS, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Rockdale community,5
Evetta B. Washington has been selected as a recipient of the Women on Purpose award6
during Rockdale County's Women's History Month celebration; and7
WHEREAS, she is a charter and legacy life member of the Rockdale-Newton Section of the8
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Inc., where she currently serves as president9
and has previously held the positions of first vice president and chair of the Scholarship10
Committee; and11
WHEREAS, in addition to her work with NCNW, Evetta B. Washington has been an active12
member of the Rockdale County Branch of the NAACP, serving as assistant treasurer, chair13
of the Communications Committee, and co-chair of the Black History Month Celebration14
Committee; and15
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WHEREAS, she remains connected to her alma mater as a member of the Atlanta Alumni
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Chapter of South Carolina State University and is a devoted member of Antioch-Lithonia17
Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves in the Mass Communication Ministry; and18
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize this remarkable individual for19
her invaluable service and leadership.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21
the members of this body recognize and commend Evetta B. Washington, recipient of the22
Women on Purpose award, and extend best wishes for continued success.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to25
Evetta B. Washington.26
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