Georgia-2011-HR2104-Introduced

By: Representatives Abrams of the 84th, Hugley of the 133rd, Thomas of the 100th, Smyre of the 132nd, Buckner of the 130th, and others

Recognizing and commending Representative Elly Dobbs on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Representative Elly Dobbs 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, she 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 with the Georgia House of Representatives where she serves on the Judiciary Committee, the Health and Human Services Committee, and the Game, Fish, and Parks Committee; and

WHEREAS, she is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Florida Bar, the Women's Caucus, and the Fulton County Delegation and is involved in numerous organizations, including Roadsafe America, Trees Atlanta, Alzheimer's Society of Atlanta, Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, Emory Urology Department, and Meals on Wheels; and

WHEREAS, Representative Dobbs served as an associate vice president for Sun Bank, was an assistant attorney general with the Florida Department of Justice, an attorney with the Dade County Attorney in Miami, and practiced law at Parker, Hudson & Rainer; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Representative Dobbs is an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she serves as an elder, mission council member, justice, advocacy, and public policy committee chairperson, and Sunday school teacher for over ten years; and

WHEREAS, she is united in love and marriage and is blessed with three remarkable children; and
WHEREAS, Representative Dobbs' 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, Representative Dobbs has served with honor and distinction with the House of Representatives and her vision and unyielding commitment to her constituents will be sorely missed upon the occasion of her retirement; 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 Representative Elly Dobbs 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 Representative Elly Dobbs.