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House
Resolution 2169
By:
Representative Smith of the
168th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mrs. Olivia Bennett on the occasion of her retirement; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Olivia Bennett has long been recognized as an inspiration to others and for
the vital role that she has played in the success of the banking industry in
Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy to the Alma Exchange Bank and Trust since 1974 where she has
served with honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS,
an incredible example of work ethic and dedication, Mrs. Bennett retired as
chairman from the Alma Exchange Bank and Trust at the age of 90, where she
conducted board meetings as well as credit meetings at the company's four
affiliate banks and served as an advisor to loan officers; and
WHEREAS,
she served as valedictorian of her senior class at Peabody High School and
earned an associate's degree from Georgia State College for Women before
beginning her career with the Alma Exchange Bank and Trust, which was founded by
her late husband Valene Bennett; 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,
Mrs. Bennett leaves the family business in the hands of her remarkable sons,
Paul and Lawrence, who serve as vice chairman and chairman; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Bennett is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable
reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; 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. Olivia Bennett for decades of efficient, effective,
unselfish, and dedicated service to the people of Bacon County; 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 Mrs. Olivia
Bennett.