Bill Text: GA SR1327 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Smith, Diamond Jandice; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1327 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR1327-Enrolled.html

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12 LC 93 1735

Senate Resolution 1327

By: Senator Tate of the 38th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Diamond Jandice Smith; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Diamond Jandice Smith has successfully completed the Christian Rites of Passage (CRoP) program created at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, a yearlong leadership program for high school students entering their sophomore or junior year; and

WHEREAS, participants in the program are immersed in a 12 step Christian based rites of passage program that encourages positive progression from one stage of life to another through personal enrichment, educational support, and community service projects; and

WHEREAS, the key messages of the CRoP program are nurturing spiritual growth; building humanity, kindness, and compassion; inspiring spiritual empowerment and leadership; and developing healthy self-esteem, self-pride, and self-excellence; and

WHEREAS, the CRoP program was founded in 2003 by Ida Ruth Irwin Crook and has support and guidance from the senior pastor at Cascade United Methodist Church, Reverend Marvin A. Moss; and

WHEREAS, since it was established, the CRoP program has spiritually nurtured more than 150 young people who have come back to speak to new program participants and share personal experiences on how the program positively impacted their lives; and

WHEREAS, the Christian Rites of Passage program has been a positive force in the community with 93 percent of its graduates moving forward to pursue college degrees; and

WHEREAS, each year, the CRoP program culminates with a Candlelight Award Ceremony and Debutante and Beau Recognition Celebration Ball to bring together families and friends to celebrate the accomplishments of the program's participants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Diamond Jandice Smith, beloved daughter of Donald and Tamika Smith, for successfully completing the 2011-2012 Christian Rites of Passage program at Cascade United Methodist Church and extend to her their sincere best wishes for future success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Diamond Jandice Smith.