Bill Text: GA SR1631 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Jones, Joyce Bowen; commend
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1631 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1631-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1631
By:
Senators Buckner of the 44th, Hill of the 4th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Tate of
the 38th and Sims of the 12th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Georgia's Legacy; Older Women! (GLOW) and 2010 GLOW honoree Joyce Bowen Jones;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Georgia's Legacy; Older Women! is an organization which recognizes the many
contributions of women who are past the usual age of retirement but who remain
actively engaged in business, employment, or volunteering; and
WHEREAS,
this organization and its incredible members promote community service and
encourage women to make a difference in the areas of the arts, education,
women's health issues, finance, and safety issues concerning children and senior
citizens; and
WHEREAS,
the organization also encourages its members to address global relations and
international affairs and to assist other women in becoming economic and
business leaders in Georgia and the nation; and
WHEREAS,
GLOW also places special emphasis on women in public service and recognizes the
efforts and accomplishments of its fellow members; and
WHEREAS,
Joyce Bowen Jones has been selected as a 2010 GLOW honoree for her outstanding
community service and contributions to others; and
WHEREAS,
she uplifted the lives of countless students for many years as an educator and,
upon her retirement, worked to help women graduate at the Women's State Prison
and taught at the Men's Prison; and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of Georgia owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to GLOW and 2010 GLOW
honoree Joyce Bowen Jones for their many contributions to their communities and
this state and the positive role models they represent for women of all
ages.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Georgia's Legacy; Older Women! for promoting generous volunteer service and
selfless efforts to improve the quality of life within Georgia communities and
extend congratulations to 2010 GLOW honoree Joyce Bowen Jones.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to 2010 GLOW honoree Joyce
Bowen Jones.