Bill Text: GA SR624 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 624 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Ash, Mrs. Ruth F.; recognize

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)

Status: (Passed) 2009-03-19 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR624 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR624-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 624

By: Senators Seay of the 34th and Buckner of the 44th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mrs. Ruth F. Ash; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Ruth F. Ash has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her 18 years of superlative service as State Secretary of the Georgia NAACP; and

WHEREAS, after dedicating over 30 years to inspiring and molding the leaders of tomorrow through her work in elementary education, upon her retirement Mrs. Ash dedicated her efforts full time to the NAACP, having served as Church Fires Assistant, the first employee for the Georgia State Conference, a Certified Trainer, and State Secretary throughout the years; and

WHEREAS, during her work assisting with the State Conference, Mrs. Ash was responsible for updating databases of NAACP branches in Region Five, an area which covers seven states, and traveling to branches to assist in dealing with organizational concerns and training issues; and

WHEREAS, 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 have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Ash is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mrs. Ruth F. Ash for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the NAACP.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Ruth F. Ash.