Bill Text: GA SR1390 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1390 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Torrence, Ms. Linda; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-31 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1390 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1390-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1390

By: Senators Buckner of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Sims of the 12th, James of the 35th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Georgia Women's Institute's founding member Ms. Linda Torrence; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Linda Torrence 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. Torrence serves with honor and distinction as the organization's treasurer; 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, currently the Director of Community Affairs with FOX 5 Atlanta television, Ms. Torrence is an executive with broad management experience in marketing and communications, strategic planning, and human resources; and

WHEREAS, her leadership and vision have been instrumental on numerous boards, including the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the American Heart Association, and Grady Heath Systems Foundation; and

WHEREAS, she is active with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, and Georgia's Commission on Women; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Arkansas Baptist College, Ms. Torrence is united in love and marriage to her husband, Joseph Phillips, and she has been blessed with the love and support of three remarkable children; 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 Torrence 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 Torrence.