Bill Text: GA HR517 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Jenkins, Ms. Cynthia Jackson; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-07 - House Read and Adopted [HR517 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR517-Introduced.html

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11 LC 94 4381

House Resolution 517

By: Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Jordan of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, and Tinubu of the 60th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Ms. Cynthia Jackson Jenkins; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Cynthia Jackson Jenkins 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 as director of the Southern Regional Medical Center Foundation in Riverdale, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Jenkins has over 20 years experience in the private and public sector working in labor relations, human resources, social services, economic development, and higher education; and

WHEREAS, she has dedicated over seven years to the foundation, serving as director since 2005, and has brought fundraising and community awareness to new levels since her involvement with the foundation; and

WHEREAS, as director, Ms. Jenkins coordinates and executes large-scale fundraising initiatives and oversees marketing, public relations recruiting, training, and volunteer retention on behalf of the foundation; and

WHEREAS, during her tenure as director, the foundation has surpassed its fundraising goals for two consecutive years, increased funds from donors by 38 percent, reduced operating expenses by 48 percent, and increased net profits from events by 13 percent; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Jenkins earned a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University, and a law degree from the University of Toledo; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jenkins's 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, a community leader, Ms. Jenkins is an advocate for breast cancer awareness, participates in Relay for Life, and served as a volunteer for the Clayton County Juvenile Court System; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Ms. Cynthia Jackson Jenkins for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the Southern Regional Medical Center Foundation.

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. Cynthia Jackson Jenkins.