Bill Text: GA HR1708 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Lennon, Ms. Janulyn Yvette; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-05 - House Read and Adopted [HR1708 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1708-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 1708
By: Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Kendrick of the 94th, Dickerson of the 95th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd, and others

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Ms. Janulyn Yvette Lennon; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Janulyn Yvette Lennon is currently the Interim Director of Security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where she provides leadership and direction; and

WHEREAS, she is the first woman to hold this position and is in charge of maintaining a safe and secure environment for nearly 90 million passengers and 58,000 employees annually; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lennon received a Bachelor of Science in pre-law from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Science in criminal justice administration summa cum laude from Coppin State University; and

WHEREAS, she was previously a deputy superintendent of a certified direct supervision regional jail in Hanover, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, she serves on the advisory boards for Today's Black Woman Incorporated and Vital Healthcare Group and is a member of various organizations, including the American Society for Industrial Security, the American Association of Airport Executives, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and Word of Faith Love Center; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lennon is the proud mother of two remarkable sons, Khyle and Khris, whom she enjoys spending quality time with; and

WHEREAS, she has received countless awards and accolades for her personal and professional accomplishments and has been featured in articles in various publications, including "Providing Topflight Security" in Rolling Out magazine, "Corporate Brass Section" in the 9th and 13th editions of Who's Who in Black Atlanta, "Ex-Warden Digs In Her Heels at Hartsfield-Jackson" in Hartsfield-Jackson News, "Cleared for Take Off" in Atlanta Tribune magazine, and "Alumna Credits Coppin for Her Success" in The Talon; and

WHEREAS, she was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame as a second degree black belt and is a former Alvin Ailey dance scholarship recipient; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that this body express its appreciation to Ms. Lennon for the great credit she reflects on her community and this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that members of this body commend Ms. Janulyn Yvette Lennon for her outstanding service and her many important contributions to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Janulyn Yvette Lennon.
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