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House Resolution 1204

By: Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st, and Hudson of the 124th

A RESOLUTION

Commending a future leader, Rachel Thompkins; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Rachel Thompkins is an outstanding member of the Leadership Putnam 2012 class, a local program which applies the effective principles of Leadership Georgia; and

WHEREAS, participants in the Leadership Putnam program represent the exceptional young leaders of the county, and the challenging educational program is designed to prepare them to be outstanding future leaders of Georgia and Putnam County; and

WHEREAS, Leadership Putnam recognizes demonstrated and potential leadership, where selection alone stands as a testament to the promising character of its gifted participants, who seize this opportunity to better themselves and, ultimately, their community; and

WHEREAS, participation in Leadership Putnam requires a substantial investment of time and energy, but the participants are enriched by the relationships they form with each other, as well as by the knowledge and understanding they gain from experts on such topics as governmental organization, education, private enterprise, natural resources, finance, and rural and urban development; and

WHEREAS, participants in the Leadership Putnam program have shown great commitment to their community and their futures through their dedicated work in mastering the art of good leadership.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body wholeheartedly commend Rachel Thompkins for an exemplary performance and energetic participation in Leadership Putnam 2012 and look with great anticipation toward the bright and promising future of this community leader.

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 Rachel Thompkins.