Bill Text: GA SR423 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Links Day; recognize March 4
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-26 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR423 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR423-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 423
By:
Senators Sims of the 12th, Tarver of the 22nd, Buckner of the 44th, Seay of the
34th, Butler of the 55th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 4, 2009, as Links Day at the
state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
The Links, Incorporated, is a nonprofit organization comprised of more than
12,000 women of African heritage who are committed to devoting their talents and
resources to improving the quality of life for others; and
WHEREAS,
founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1946, The Links, Incorporated, has 270
chapters nation-wide with 14 chapters in Georgia, representing 600 members in
every major city; and
WHEREAS,
on March 4, 2009, members of The Links, Incorporated, across the country will
gather at their state capitols to encourage support for legislation and programs
designed to address the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and its causes;
and
WHEREAS,
the outstanding service The Links, Incorporated, provides to local communities
and throughout the nation is worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
The Links, Incorporated, for its work to improve the quality of life in this
state and nation and recognize March 4, 2009, as Links Day at the state
capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to The Links, Incorporated.
