Bill Text: GA SR319 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Coleman, Mr. Willie; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-04 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR319 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR319-Enrolled.html

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11 LC 94 4339

Senate Resolution 319

By: Senator Harbison of the 15th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Willie Coleman; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most important objective of the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Willie Coleman has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with the B.R.I.D.G.E. to Success program; and

WHEREAS, currently in its 18th year, the B.R.I.D.G.E. program was established to enact effective community change by helping students through G.E.D. attainment; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman has served as the director of the B.R.I.D.G.E. to Success program since 2000 and has greatly contributed to the program's growth and development over the last ten years; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his eternally positive attitude have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman's experience as an Army Drill Sergeant has served the program well as he can be firm when necessary to maintain and restore classroom order; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman was recently recognized for his outstanding service to the B.R.I.D.G.E. to Success program with an Anniversary Award; 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 Mr. Willie Coleman for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the B.R.I.D.G.E. to Success program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Willie Coleman.