Bill Text: GA SR252 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Wilson, Ms. Phylecia; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-11 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR252 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR252-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 252
By:
Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Mullis of the 53rd, Pearson of the 51st and
Smith of the 52nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Phylecia Wilson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Phylecia Wilson's exceptional philanthropy and altruistic deeds have earned
her a 2008 National Volunteer Leadership Award from the American Cancer Society;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Wilson stands as one of only four volunteers in the United States whose
outstanding dedication to reducing the burden of cancer has been deemed worthy
of this prestigious award; and
WHEREAS,
for more than three decades, Ms. Wilson has served the American Cancer Society
in fund raising, cancer control, and patient services; and
WHEREAS,
founder of the Society's Relay for Life in Gwinnett County, her leadership and
commitment has resulted in the Gwinnett County event serving as the Society's
largest fund-raising event in the world, collecting over $2.5 million each year;
and
WHEREAS,
her remarkable achievements with Gwinnett County Relay for Life were recognized
with a Relay for Life Hall of Fame Award in 2001; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Wilson serves as an advocate and spokesperson with the American Cancer
Society Action Network and the Georgia Public Policy Committee; and
WHEREAS,
a cancer survivor herself, Ms. Wilson inspires all who meet her with her
optimism, courage, and hope, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this
body recognize her for her tireless efforts to rid the world of
cancer.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Ms. Phylecia Wilson on her esteemed recognition and express gratitude for her
years of passion, commitment, and motivation with her work for the American
Cancer Society.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Phylecia Wilson.
