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Senate Resolution 118
By: Senator Goodman of the 8th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth for their
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contributions towards community involvement and awareness, developing leaders, and2
showing passion for action for over 35 years; and for other purposes.3
WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes was established in 1988 with a vison for the growth and4
development of Lowndes County, Georgia; and5
WHEREAS, the mission of Leadership Lowndes is to build a better Lowndes County by6
exposing existing and emerging leaders to local challenges and opportunities, building7
networks that seek to address long-term solutions to community needs, and preparing8
members for a more active role in community leadership; and9
WHEREAS, this exceptional program has graduated nearly 900 leaders who have10
collectively contributed over 10,000 service hours to local agencies and organizations; and11
WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes provides participants with enriching educational12
experiences, including a two day retreat, a trip to the state capitol, and monthly program days13
featuring speakers and discussions on present-day issues; and14
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WHEREAS, the Leadership Lowndes Youth Initiative provides high school students with
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valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills, address teen issues, and engage in16
community service; and17
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this18
extraordinary organization be appropriately honored.19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20
recognize and commend Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowdes Youth for their21
dedication to fostering community engagement, developing leaders, and driving meaningful22
change.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed24
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Leadership25
Lowndes.26
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