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Senate
Resolution 970
By:
Senator Chance of the 16th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Alice McKnight Ramsey; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Alice McKnight Ramsey is a breast cancer survivor and an advocate for finding a
cure for breast cancer since 2005 when she founded Pink Posse of Georgia
Foundation; and
WHEREAS,
Pink Posse raises funds to benefit survivors of breast cancer by assisting them
with utility bills and incidental additional needs; and
WHEREAS,
her own breast cancer journey began in July of 2005, when she went in for her
regular mammogram screening and an abnormal ductal cell was found;
and
WHEREAS,
after the cell was removed at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, she underwent eight
rounds of chemotherapy under the care of Dr. Jonathan Bender, and then underwent
a mastectomy and reconstruction; and
WHEREAS,
embarking on her 25th year anniversary as a flight attendant with Delta, Alice
created the Signature Pink Flight Attendant Dress at Delta Airlines, which is
worn every year in the month of October by flight attendants; and
WHEREAS,
she has numerous other accomplishments, including raising funds for the Breast
Cancer Research Foundation, serving on the task force for the Fayette Piedmont
Cancer Center, and acting as liaison for the Clipped Wings Club for Find the
Cure with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation; and
WHEREAS,
Alice is united in love and marriage to husband Chris Ramsey; and
WHEREAS,
she is an example of a human vessel that has dedicated her voice to lift up
breast cancer patients and survivors as they go through and conquer the dark
night of their journey; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that this body express its appreciation for the great
contributions and achievements made by Alice McKnight Ramsey.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Alice McKnight Ramsey for her continuous dedication to finding a cure for breast
cancer and her significant contributions to breast cancer patients and survivors
and their families.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Alice McKnight Ramsey.