Bill Text: GA SR1632 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Mebane, Rena; commend

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1632 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1632-Enrolled.html
10 LC 94 3561
Senate Resolution 1632
By: Senators Buckner of the 44th, Smith of the 52nd, Butler of the 55th, Orrock of the 36th and Sims of the 12th

A RESOLUTION


Commending Georgia's Legacy; Older Women! (GLOW) and 2010 GLOW honoree Rena Mebane Storey; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia's Legacy; Older Women! is an organization which recognizes the many contributions of women who are past the usual age of retirement but who remain actively engaged in business, employment, or volunteering; and

WHEREAS, this organization and its incredible members promote community service and encourage women to make a difference in the areas of the arts, education, women's health issues, finance, and safety issues concerning children and senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, the organization also encourages its members to address global relations and international affairs and to assist other women in becoming economic and business leaders in Georgia and the nation; and

WHEREAS, GLOW also places special emphasis on women in public service and recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of its fellow members; and

WHEREAS, Rena Mebane Storey has been selected as a 2010 GLOW honoree for her outstanding community service and contributions to others; and

WHEREAS, a highly recognized portrait artist, she was one of the first women deacons at the First Baptist Church of Rome and has dedicated 25 years to serving the Koinonia Soup Kitchen; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Georgia owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to GLOW and 2010 GLOW honoree Rena Mebane Storey for their many contributions to their communities and this state and the positive role models they represent for women of all ages.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Georgia's Legacy; Older Women! for promoting generous volunteer service and selfless efforts to improve the quality of life within Georgia communities and extend congratulations to 2010 GLOW honoree Rena Mebane Storey.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to 2010 GLOW honoree Rena Mebane Storey.
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