Bill Text: GA HR737 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Nasworthy, Mrs. Karen; commend

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)

Status: (Passed) 2009-03-23 - House Read and Adopted [HR737 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR737-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 737
By: Representatives Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, and Austin of the 10th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Mrs. Karen Nasworthy; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Karen Nasworthy 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 abused and neglected children in 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 volunteer service with the Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Nasworthy has volunteered with the Mountain Circuit CASA Program since its inception almost five years ago, and her dedication and exceptional service have been honored by Georgia CASA with the Karen N. Sibley Volunteer of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, named after the founder of CASA, the Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding CASA volunteer who has made significant contributions in helping abused and neglected children in Georgia, and Mrs. Nasworthy was selected out of more than 1,800 active CASA volunteers for this prestigious honor; and

WHEREAS, known for her excellent ability to state facts objectively and thoroughly, Mrs. Nasworthy is called upon to testify most often in the Mountain Circuit and has gone above and beyond the call of duty advocating on behalf of 23 children during her time with CASA; and

WHEREAS, in addition to working directly with children, Mrs. Nasworthy serves as an ambassador for the Mountain Circuit CASA Program, helping with recruitment and fundraisers; and

WHEREAS, a resident of Clayton, Georgia, Mrs. Nasworthy and her husband give selflessly to their community, helping repair homes for single parents, the elderly, and the disabled; and

WHEREAS, the benevolent and honorable deeds of this charitable woman serve as a shining example of volunteerism, and the State of Georgia is honored and blessed to have Mrs. Nasworthy as a citizen.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mrs. Karen Nasworthy on her volunteer efforts and contributions and congratulate her on the honorable distinction of being named the 2008 Georgia CASA Volunteer of the Year.

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. Karen Nasworthy.
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