Bill Text: GA SR1452 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Clark, Belle; recognize
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-14 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1452 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1452-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1452
By:
Senators Davis of the 22nd and Powell of the 23rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Belle Clark for her outstanding leadership in the Turpin Hill
neighborhood; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Belle Clark moved to the rural Augusta neighborhood of Turpin Hill in 1957 when
it was a safe and tranquil place where children played freely; and
WHEREAS,
by the late 1980's the neighborhood started to change with the presence of drug
dealers and prostitutes and violence following in the wake of the flourishing
drug markets; the sound of speeding cars and gunfire was a constant reminder of
the dangers that surrounded this once-peaceful community; and
WHEREAS,
although her family encouraged her to move, Belle Clark did not give up on her
neighborhood and instead, in 1990, became a founding member of a neighborhood
watch program; and
WHEREAS,
up until that point, no one called law enforcement for fear of retaliation, but
this handful of heroic association members, including Ms. Clark, began to make
the calls and the police presence increased; and
WHEREAS,
the brave association members acquired golf carts and began patrolling their
streets; Belle Clark obtained cell phones for members through the help of
federal grants so the members could phone the sheriff's office immediately when
they saw danger; and
WHEREAS,
they called her the "neighborhood lady" and criminals knew she was "bad news" as
she courageously went out in the night unarmed to fight for her neighbors;
and
WHEREAS,
the success of the association and Ms. Clark's valiant efforts can be seen today
as this once-violent neighborhood is again a place where neighbors can have
cookouts in their yards and children can ride their bicycles without fear of
harm; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Turpin Hill and the citizens of Georgia owe Belle Clark an immeasurable debt of gratitude for her daily, life-risking vigil that led the way to a safer place to live; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Turpin Hill and the citizens of Georgia owe Belle Clark an immeasurable debt of gratitude for her daily, life-risking vigil that led the way to a safer place to live; and
WHEREAS,
going beyond the call of duty, Belle Clark is an unparalleled and dedicated
civil servant that made Augusta, Georgia, a better place to live.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body heartily
commend Belle Clark for her bravery and her diligent and compassionate service
to her community and to the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Belle Clark.
