Bill Text: GA HR195 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Robertson, Reverend Sandra; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-09 - House Read and Adopted [HR195 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR195-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 195
By:
Representatives Brooks of the
63rd,
Abdul-Salaam of the
74th,
Morgan of the
39th,
Taylor of the
55th,
Williams of the
165th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Reverend Sandra Robertson on the occasion of her retirement; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
a native of Chicago, Illinois, Reverend Sandra Robertson earned a bachelor's
degree from Indiana University and a master of divinity degree from the
Interdenominational Theological Center, where she received the Charles B. Copher
and G. Murray Branch Award, the Faculty Honor Award, and the Dean's Honor Award;
and
WHEREAS,
since 1979, Reverend Robertson has served as executive director of the Georgia
Citizens' Coalition on Hunger, a state-wide network of grassroots community
groups committed to the elimination of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in
Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
through her work with the Georgia Citizens' Coalition on Hunger, Reverend
Robertson founded the Umoja Farmers Market, Thrift Shop, and Organic Garden, a
nonprofit business that trains low-income men and women on how to operate and
manage a retail store; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Robertson serves as associate minister at Victory United Church of
Christ and has served as associate minister at Cathedral of Divine Love United
In Christ and community affairs ministry coordinator and associate minister of
Christian education at Cathedral of Faith Church of God In Christ;
and
WHEREAS,
she has been honored and recognized with numerous awards, including the
Outstanding Community Service Award from the Georgia Association of Black
Elected Officials, Black Georgian of the Year in 1983 from the State Committee
on the Life and History of Black Georgians, and one of Georgia's 50 Most
Influential Black Women by the
Georgia
Inquirer; and
WHEREAS,
she was united in love and marriage to Willis E. Robertson, Jr., in 1968, and
they have been blessed with four remarkable children, Rachel, Jacob, Kis, and
Tish, and four wonderful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
a true community organizer and activist minister, Reverend Robertson has
transformed oppressed and impoverished communities into environments that
sustain and nurture families, create opportunities for prosperity, and prepare
citizens for balanced lifestyles that promote harmonious living;
and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Robertson has served with honor and distinction with the Georgia
Citizens' Coalition on Hunger, and her vision and unyielding commitment will be
sorely missed upon the occasion of her retirement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Reverend Sandra Robertson for her efficient, effective,
unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate
her upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and extend to her their most
sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Reverend
Sandra Robertson.
