12 LC 93 0484

Senate Resolution 831

By: Senators Sims of the 12th, Fort of the 39th, Butler of the 55th, Davis of the 22nd and Paris of the 26th

A RESOLUTION

Commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 14, 2012, as Georgia Links Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, is a not for profit organization composed of more than 12,000 professional women of color living in the United States and abroad who are committed to devoting their talents and resources to improving the quality of life of others; and

WHEREAS, founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Links, Incorporated, has 274 chapters nation wide with 15 chapters in Georgia, representing 600 members in every major city; and

WHEREAS, on March 14, 2012, 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, which impacts the health and well-being of many children in the United States and Georgia; 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 14, 2012, as Georgia 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.