12 LC 93 0024

Senate Resolution 658

By: Senator Grant of the 25th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the class of Youth Leadership Baldwin 2012; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Youth Leadership Baldwin is a Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce and Youth Leadership Baldwin Alumni program that provides an invaluable learning experience for the future leaders of Baldwin County; and

WHEREAS, this laudable program began in 1999 as a way to cultivate the talents and knowledge of civic-minded youth who aspire to participate in shaping the future of their community; and

WHEREAS, 2012 class participants include Elliot Fairbrass, Meg Gray, KeShawn Harris, Haley Spires, Olivia Lehrman, Lucas Giddens, Maya Handberry, Amy Queen, Kennedy Singleton, Kira Trawick, Dillon Vogt, Jay Waller, Anna Avant, Anna Jones, Cherokee Henry, David Youngblood, Eleni Constantinidis, and Tuck Easter; and

WHEREAS, those selected for Youth Leadership Baldwin are given an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how their county and state operate through a range of activities highlighting a variety of components of local and state government and institutions; and

WHEREAS, the futures of all the communities of Georgia depend on individuals such as the Youth Leadership Baldwin participants who are willing to dedicate their time and talent to civic affairs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the class of Youth Leadership Baldwin 2012 for their commitment to the future of their community and congratulate them for being selected for this outstanding program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Terry Kennedy, Youth Leadership Baldwin Coordinator.