Bill Text: GA HR250 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Cline, Ms. Marguerite; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-06 - House Read and Adopted [HR250 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR250-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 250
By:
Representatives Byrd of the
20th,
Hill of the
21st,
Hamilton of the
23rd,
and Jerguson of the
22nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Marguerite Cline; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Marguerite Cline has been recognized for her outstanding public service and
leadership, earning the 2009 First Citizen Award from the Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS,
nominated for the award by William Teasley, Ms. Cline was found deserving of
recognition for her many contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Reinhardt College, Ms. Cline earned a bachelor's and master's
degree from North Georgia College and an education specialist degree from West
Georgia College; and
WHEREAS,
known for her Southern grace and creative nature, Ms. Cline's 14 year tenure as
the mayor of Waleska earned her the title as the first woman to hold the
position; and
WHEREAS,
not only was this pioneer the first woman elected as mayor of Waleska, she was
also the first woman elected as superintendent of Cherokee County schools and as
chairperson of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS,
a self-proclaimed perfectionist, Ms. Cline has been recognized for her
remarkable career with other awards such as Georgia School Superintendent of the
Year, a Distinguished Alumnus Award from Reinhardt College, a Lamar Haley
Community Service Award from the Rotary Club of Canton, a Robert S. Stubbs
Ethics Award, a Coxe Award, and a Lee Arrendale Vocational Award;
and
WHEREAS,
also an award winning columnist, Ms. Cline has two books of her amazing and
insightful newspaper columns and has hosted local television and radio shows;
and
WHEREAS,
active in all areas of community service, Ms. Cline is a current or past member
of the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority Board, Reinhardt College's Board
of Advisors and Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee, the Cherokee
County Board of Health, WellStar Kennestone Hospital and Wachovia Bank's
advisory boards, boards of the Falany Performing Arts Center, Cherokee County
Arts Council, and Cherokee County CASA; and
WHEREAS,
a charter member of Heritage Baptist Fellowship in Canton, Ms. Cline has served
for over 50 years as the church's pianist and organist; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Cline has proven herself to be an extremely effective public servant,
approaching each challenge with determination and drive, and the State of
Georgia is honored to have such a motivated and hard-working individual as one
of its citizens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Ms. Marguerite Cline for her outstanding career, commend her
for outstanding leadership abilities, and congratulate her on her 2009 First
Citizen Award.
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. Cline.
