Bill Text: GA SR1387 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Muir, Ms. Linda; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-31 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1387 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1387-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1387
By:
Senators Buckner of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Sims of the
12th, Orrock of the 36th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Georgia Women's Institute's founding member Ms. Linda Muir; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Linda Muir 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 needs of women and families; and
WHEREAS,
a founding member of the Georgia Women's Institute, Ms. Muir serves with honor
and distinction as the organization's secretary; and
WHEREAS,
the mission of the Georgia Women's Institute is to bring together women to
endorse and support women's leadership and educational programs, develop and
disseminate research, secure funds to support core issues for women and families
in Georgia, and provide information, training, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Women's Institute focuses on issues such as health and wellness,
violence, education, employment, economic opportunities, discrimination in all
its forms, sexual harassment, social issues, and honoring accomplishments of
Georgia women; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Muir earned a cum laude bachelor's degree in philosophy from Newcomb
College, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Tulane Scholars and
Fellows, obtained a master's degree in behavioral science from the University of
Houston, and graduated from Emory Law School; and
WHEREAS,
a 30 year resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Muir is Of Counsel with the Saylor
Law Firm, where she specializes in business law, corporate law, estate planning,
and public policy advocacy; and
WHEREAS,
her leadership and vision have been instrumental on numerous boards, including
the Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, the
State Bar's Subcommittee on Civics Education, the Cool Girls Advisory Council,
the International Alliance for Women, and the Atlanta's Women's Network;
and
WHEREAS,
she is a co-founder and past president of Quantum Leaps, Inc., a nonprofit
organization that serves as a global accelerator of women's entrepreneurship;
and
WHEREAS,
this supportive wife is the proud mother of two daughters and grandmother of
three; and
WHEREAS,
her selfless service to the women and families of Georgia serves as a shining
example of volunteerism and her leadership and vision inspire her community,
colleagues, and peers; 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 SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Ms. Linda Muir for her vision, sacrifice, and foresight in founding the Georgia
Women's Institute and commend her years of dedicated service to Georgia's women
and families.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Linda Muir.
