| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3393 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 436 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Kemp of the 38th, Esteves of the 35th, Parent of the 44th, Sims of the 12th, |
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| 4 | 4 | | Mallow of the 2nd and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Recognizing and commending the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" |
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| 8 | 8 | | Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance"2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; and for other purposes.3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | WHEREAS, in recognition of the valuable contributions of single parents in Georgia, House4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | Resolution 279 was enacted, designating March 21 of each year as Georgia Single Parent5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | Day; and6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, The National Leadership Group Inc., in partnership with former State7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | Representative Valencia Stovall, identified the need for an annual event, launching the8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards in 2019 to honor the9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | dedication and accomplishments of single parents, regardless of gender, cultural background,10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | or economic status; and11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, the Georgia Single Parent "Overcomer Founder" Award, established by former12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | State Representative Valencia Stovall in 2022, recognizes single parents who have triumphed13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | over significant challenges to provide their children with the opportunity to thrive and14 |
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| 21 | 21 | | succeed; and15 |
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| 22 | 22 | | S. R. 436 |
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| 23 | 23 | | - 1 - 25 LC 112 3393 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, the Georgia Single Parent "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, established by |
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| 26 | 26 | | Mother Ruth Brewster in 2023, honors single parents who persevere through adversity to17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | create a nurturing, supportive environment for their children's success; and18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, the Historian Award, introduced in 2025, celebrates extraordinary single parents19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | whose remarkable achievements and resilience have defied the odds, broken barriers, and left20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | a lasting impact, inspiring future generations; and21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, 38 outstanding single parents have been nominated for recognition at the 202522 |
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| 32 | 32 | | Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards event, with the following23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | awardees: Shayla Lawrence (Education) of Atlanta, April Baylis (Medical & Health) of24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | Atlanta, Dr. Eddie Gordon (Community Service) of Ellenwood, Shalondra Gurley (Business25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | Owner) of Hiram, Latasha Frazier (Public Service) of Jonesboro, Tiffanie Bacon26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | (Faith-Based) of Morrow, and Jyshon Harrell Sr. (Arts & Entertainment) of Loganville; and27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Overcomer Founder" Award recipients are Dr.28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | Hazel Jay of Riverdale and Christopher Walls of Lithia Springs; and29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award recipient30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | is Rhema Davis of Marietta; and31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Historian" Award recipient is Dr. Melody32 |
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| 42 | 42 | | Kelley of Sandy Springs; and33 |
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| 43 | 43 | | WHEREAS, parents devote immeasurable time, energy, and care to raising their children,34 |
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| 44 | 44 | | ensuring they grow into responsible, productive, and successful adults; and35 |
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| 45 | 45 | | S. R. 436 |
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| 47 | 47 | | WHEREAS, the challenges of raising children as a single parent in today's society are |
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| 49 | 49 | | particularly daunting; and37 |
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| 50 | 50 | | WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to honor the outstanding accomplishments of these38 |
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| 51 | 51 | | remarkable individuals for their exemplary contributions and unwavering dedication.39 |
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| 52 | 52 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body40 |
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| 53 | 53 | | recognize and commend the recipients of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders"41 |
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| 54 | 54 | | Recognition and Awards for their exceptional role as single-parent leaders and extend best42 |
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| 55 | 55 | | wishes for continued success.43 |
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| 56 | 56 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed44 |
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| 57 | 57 | | to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to each of the45 |
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| 58 | 58 | | recipients named herein.46 |
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| 59 | 59 | | S. R. 436 |
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