| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0351 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 428 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Parent of the 44th, Brass of the 6th, Jackson of the 41st, Strickland of the 42nd, |
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| 4 | 4 | | Anderson of the 43rd and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Recognizing and commending the Lopez family; and for other purposes. |
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| 7 | 7 | | 1 |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, the Lopez family's unwavering resilience in the face of adversity demonstrates2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | their outstanding strength and determination to fight for what is right; and 3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | WHEREAS, despite being denied a second medical opinion, being criminally charged, and4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | losing custody of their children due to false accusations, the Lopez family remained united5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | in the pursuit of justice; and6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, through tireless advocation, they not only fought for the return of their own7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | children but also worked to change the legal system, ensuring that other families would not8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | have to endure the same hardship; and9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, through the family's perseverance and determination, all charges on them were10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | dismissed, leaving a legacy that serves as an example of hope and optimism for families in11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | similar situations; and 12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | S. R. 428 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, Kelly Lopez's testimony was instrumental in advocating for the implementation |
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| 22 | 22 | | 13 |
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| 23 | 23 | | of Georgia Senate Bill 259, that provides updated procedures for when a family is suspected14 |
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| 24 | 24 | | of abuse or neglect; and15 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the contributions of this family be16 |
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| 26 | 26 | | appropriately honored.17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | recognize and commend the Lopez family for their tireless advocation on behalf of families19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | in the State of Georgia.20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Lopez Family.22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | S. R. 428 |
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