HR24: HR24 Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta; commend

25 LC 112 2668 House Resolution 24 By: Representative Cheokas of the 151st A RESOLUTION Commending the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta supports member companies2 in achieving business results through its strategic commitment to civic engagement and3 social impact; and4 WHEREAS, founded in 1992, the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta is the only CVC5 in the nation recognized three times as CVC of the Year by Poin ts of Light, a nonpartisan6 international social impact organization; and7 WHEREAS, the CVC of Atlanta is currently led by Yvonne Whitaker of the NCR8 Foundation as President, Brittany Church of Ryan LLC as Vice President, Kat Reynolds of9 Veritiv as Secretary, Geneva Hall-Shelton of IHG Hotels and Res orts as Treasurer, and10 Toccara Arnold Alam as Community Volunteer, all of whom bring d iverse expertise and11 unwavering dedication to corporate excellence; and12 WHEREAS, members of the CVC benefit from forums that focus on b est practices for13 corporate community engagement and gain access to educational programming, networking,14 and leadership development opportunities; and15 H. R. 24 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2668 WHEREAS, the CVC further provides annual benefits such as indus try-specific interest16 groups, access to nonprofit partnerships, and recognition opportunities through the IMPACT17 Awards and other press features; and18 WHEREAS, the CVC membership comprises over 90 businesses, inclu ding prominent19 corporations such as Delta Air Lines, Deloitte, and Amazon, alo ngside nonprofit20 organizations like United Way of Greater Atlanta; and21 WHEREAS, the CVC of Atlanta continues to inspire companies to achieve meaningful social22 impact and professional growth through their commitment to volunteerism and community23 engagement.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body commend the Corporate Volunteer Counci l of Atlanta for its26 longstanding dedication to businesses operating in the State of Georgia and beyond as well27 as extend best wishes for continued success.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the30 Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta.31 H. R. 24 - 2 -