Bill Text: GA SR112 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Cline, Ms. Marguerite; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-01-30 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR112 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR112-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 112
By:
Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th
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,
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,
Ms. Cline served as a teacher at Clayton, Hickory Flat, R.M. Moore, and Canton
Elementary Schools, before working as an Instructional Supervisor, Assistant
Superintendent of Schools, and Superintendent of Schools; 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, 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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Cline.
