Bill Text: GA HR2175 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Royster, Ms. Gloria Jean; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - House Read and Adopted [HR2175 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2175-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2175
By:
Representatives Ashe of the
56th
and Kaiser of the
59th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Gloria Jean Royster; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Gloria Jean Royster 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 her neighbors; and
WHEREAS,
an Atlanta resident since 1992, Ms. Royster has devoted numerous hours of her
time, talents, and energy to civic organizations and has held numerous
leadership roles in community organizations; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Royster was a member of the inaugural class for Bard College's Clemente
Course in the Humanities, earning a certificate of successful completion,
polishing her intellect, and helping to quench her unrelenting thirst for
knowledge; and
WHEREAS,
as a result of successful performance in the Clemente Course, Ms. Royster was
appointed as a board member of the Bard College Clemente Course in the
Humanities, where she marketed the program to prospective students and
supporters; and
WHEREAS,
she is a founding member of the Consumer Advocacy Group, which creates authentic
demand for quality goods, services, and support in Atlanta and Mechanicsville
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Royster's leadership and guidance have been instrumental to the residents of
Neighborhood Planning Unit V, where she was an organizing member of the "No
MARTA Cuts in Our Neighborhood" campaign that resulted in the transit
authority's decision to restructure bus route 155; and
WHEREAS,
she has served as a community organizer for the Annie E. Casey Foundation and is
currently an environmental community activist in Mechanicsville;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Royster and a neighbor at GE Tower and Lofts Apartments undertook the challenge to improve the Glenn Street Railroad Bridge by securing lights underneath the bridge, removing graffiti, cleaning up the surrounding areas, posting traffic signs, and cleaning up an adjacent empty lot; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Royster and a neighbor at GE Tower and Lofts Apartments undertook the challenge to improve the Glenn Street Railroad Bridge by securing lights underneath the bridge, removing graffiti, cleaning up the surrounding areas, posting traffic signs, and cleaning up an adjacent empty lot; and
WHEREAS,
as a community activist and role model for people from all generations and walks
of life, she brings honor to the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and our
country; and
WHEREAS,
the passion and efforts of this unbelievably talented woman on behalf of her
community are unparalleled, and it is fitting that this body express its
appreciation to Ms. Royster for the great credit she reflects on her community
and this state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Ms. Gloria Jean Royster for her outstanding service to the
City of Atlanta and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future.
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 Ms. Gloria
Jean Royster.
