Georgia-2011-HR2179-Introduced

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House Resolution 2179

By: Representative Abdul-Salaam of the 74th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending The Stewart Foundation and President Hank Stewart; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, The Stewart Foundation was founded by Mr. Hank Stewart who serves as its president and encourages generations of children to become society's leaders of tomorrow; and

WHEREAS, The Stewart Foundation offers programs that foster independence, self-confidence, and respect for others while educating and motivating each child to become their very best; and

WHEREAS, The Stewart Foundation Youth Leadership Program focuses on project management as a tool to develop characteristics needed for structured leadership and emphasizes the fundamentals of communication, organization, and planning as an avenue to open the gateway to leadership; and

WHEREAS, President Hank Stewart's primary goal is to motivate all people to make a positive impact in this world; and

WHEREAS, President Stewart has written over seven publications of poetry that inspire a strong belief in God and was the author and voice of the popular McDonald's restaurants national commercial "365 Black"; and

WHEREAS, he has received numerous honors, including the 2007 Emmy Award, the 2007 Promax Award, the 2007 Gabby Award, the 2007 Man of Distinction Award, and the 2008 Distinctive Men Award; and

WHEREAS, he has performed for the annual National Essence Music Festival in New Orleans and many organizations, including the National Council of Negro Women, 100 Black Men, 100 Black Women, and Who's Who in Black Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian and his foundation be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend The Stewart Foundation and President Hank Stewart for their contributions to the citizens of the State of Georgia.

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 President Hank Stewart.