Bill Text: GA SR1642 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1642 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Byrne, Babe Atkins; commend

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1642 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1642-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1642

By: Senators Buckner of the 44th, Stoner of the 6th, Thompson of the 33rd and Hill of the 32nd

A RESOLUTION

Commending Georgia's Legacy; Older Women! (GLOW) and 2010 GLOW honoree Babe Atkins Byrne; 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, Babe Atkins Byrne has been selected as a 2010 GLOW honoree for her outstanding community service and contributions to others; and

WHEREAS, Babe Atkins Byrne has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including a Woman of Achievement Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the YWCA; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Georgia owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to GLOW and 2010 GLOW honoree Babe Atkins Byrne 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 Babe Atkins Byrne.

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 Babe Atkins Byrne.