Bill Text: GA HR2225 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 2225 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Walraven, Mrs. Brenda Wheeler; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2225 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2225-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 2225

By: Representative Smith of the 113th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mrs. Brenda Wheeler Walraven on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Brenda Wheeler Walraven has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Oconee County High School, Mrs. Walraven has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service as an assistant to Representative Bob Smith; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Walraven has provided superb service to constituents of Oconee, Morgan, Clarke, Oglethorpe, Newton, and Madison counties for the last ten years as an assistant to Representative Smith; and

WHEREAS, her significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, affectionately known as "Beanie," Mrs. Walraven has been united in love and marriage to Kevin Walraven since August 20, 1983, and she has been blessed with two remarkable sons, Joseph and Jordan; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Walraven is an active member of Rays United Methodist Church in the Eastville community of Oconee County where she is a member of the Rays Praise Team, Rays Compassion Committee, Rays Chicks in Action, the Worship Committee, the Relay for Life Team, and serves as treasurer of the building fund and secretary of the board; and

WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, an avid cook and baker, Mrs. Walraven makes the best biscuits, coleslaw, pound cakes, and chocolate cakes in Oconee County; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Walraven has served with honor and distinction for Representative Bob Smith and her vision and unyielding commitment have set the standard for public service; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mrs. Brenda Wheeler Walraven for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia, 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 Mrs. Brenda Wheeler Walraven.