Bill Text: GA SR1389 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Frank, Dr. Mary Lou Bryant; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-31 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1389 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1389-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1389
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 Dr. Mary Lou Bryant
Frank; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Mary Lou Bryant Frank 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, Dr. Frank serves with honor
and distinction as the organization's vice chairperson; 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,
a licensed psychologist, Dr. Frank earned degrees in speech communication,
counseling, and psychology from Colorado State University and conducted a
doctoral internship at the University of Delaware; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Frank lectures nationally and internationally on first year programs,
learning communities, student success, women in higher education, ethics,
leadership, and faculty development; and
WHEREAS,
she coordinated the eating disorders treatment program and team, co-coordinated
the master's and doctoral practicum training programs, and taught a graduate
program in counseling at Arizona State University; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Frank has served as associate professor and assistant academic dean at the
University of Virginia, professor and head of the Psychology and Sociology
Department at North Georgia College and State University, and dean of
undergraduate studies at Kennesaw State University; and
WHEREAS,
she has served as president of the Georgia Association for Women in Higher
Education and has been recognized with a Distinguished Provider Award in
Counseling; 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
Dr. Mary Lou Bryant Frank 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 Dr. Mary Lou Bryant Frank.
