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Senate Resolution 247
By: Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Hatchett of the
50th, Watson of the 1st and others
ADOPTED SENATE
A RESOLUTION
Commending Kelly Loeffler; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler was appointed by the President of the United States to serve as2
the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), bringing her record of public3
service and leadership to the role; and4
WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler was raised on a farm in Illinois, where her family grew soybeans5
and raised cattle, and she served in her local church and 4-H club prior to attending the6
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign to earn her bachelor's degree and DePaul7
University for her Master of Business Administration; and8
WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler has previously served as a United States Senator from Georgia,9
during which time she championed policies to support small businesses, strengthen the10
economy, and empower American workers; and11
WHEREAS, she further served as an advocate for tax reform, deregulation, and measures to12
expand economic opportunities for communities around the country; and13
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WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler's dedication to public service is further demonstrated by her
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commitment to promoting access to education, healthcare, and workforce development15
initiatives that equip small business owners with the tools they need to succeed; and16
WHEREAS, her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic was instrumental in securing17
critical support for small businesses through programs such as the Paycheck Protection18
Program, which saved countless jobs and helped businesses remain operational; and 19
WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to fiscal20
responsibility, transparency, and accountability in government, earning the trust and respect21
of her constituents.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23
commend Kelly Loeffler for her distinguished career, impactful tenure in the United States24
Senate, and her ongoing efforts as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration25
to strengthen and support American small businesses.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the28
press.29
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