Bill Text: GA SR26 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Paris, Dinah; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-01-14 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR26 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR26-Enrolled.html

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09 LC 94 0028

Senate Resolution 26

By: Senators Pearson of the 51st, Butterworth of the 50th, Grant of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Dinah Paris on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dinah Paris has given 34 years of dedicated service to the State of Georgia through her work with the Department of Family and Children Services, retiring from her position as Regional Director in February, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Paris earned an Associate of Arts degree from Truett-McConnell College, a Bachelor of Social Work degree from North Georgia College, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Brenau College; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Paris began her career as a Case Manager in the Fannin County office for the Department of Family and Children Services and worked her way through the ranks of the department to County Supervisor, State Program Consultant, State Unit Chief, Regional Manager, and then to her current position as Regional Director; and

WHEREAS, during her tenure as Regional Director, the nine counties under her direction have experienced improved program performance and have advanced staff development for ensuring the protection of Georgia families; and

WHEREAS, during her time as Regional Director, she has been known for her passion, dedication, and perseverance on behalf of the consumers, staff, and community stakeholders of the Department of Family and Children Services; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Paris has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates for her significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that members of this body recognize Dinah Paris on the occasion of her retirement and commend her for her years of service as a voice for families, children, and those who attend to them.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dinah Paris.