SR74: SR74 Interfaith Organizations and Volunteers; recognize

25 LC 112 2742 Senate Resolution 74 By: Senators Hickman of the 4th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Goodman of the 8th and Watson of the 11th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the interfaith organizations and volunteers involved in disaster1 cleanup efforts; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has faced numerous natural disast ers that have caused3 significant damage and hardship to its residents; and4 WHEREAS, in times of crisis, communities come together to suppo rt one another,5 demonstrating the strength and resilience of the human spirit; and6 WHEREAS, interfaith and religious organizations and volunteers have played a crucial role7 in disaster cleanup efforts, providing essential services, reso urces, and support to those8 affected; and9 WHEREAS, these interfaith efforts have fostered unity, understa nding, and cooperation10 among diverse religious communities, showcasing the power of co llaboration and11 compassion; and12 S. R. 74 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2742 WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of these volunteers has significantly contributed13 to the recovery and rebuilding of affected areas, helping to restore hope and normalcy to the14 lives of many Georgians; and15 WHEREAS, according to reports from local faith-based organizations, tens of thousands of16 volunteers participated in disaster relief efforts in Georgia f ollowing Hurricane Helene,17 contributing more than one million total volunteer hours, with teams working in some of the18 most impacted areas to clear debris, repair homes, and provide direct assistance to many19 thousands of affected residents; and20 WHEREAS, many churches and faith organizations came to their fellow citizens' needs for21 disaster relief; and 22 WHEREAS, volunteer labor from church members and faith-based or ganizations, who23 traveled from as far away as South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida to help24 Georgia homeowners in need, included efforts such as tending to damaged homes, removing25 fallen trees, and cleaning up storm debris.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 recognize and commend the invaluable contributions of the inter faith organizations and28 volunteers in disaster cleanup efforts as well as encourage con tinued support and29 collaboration among all communities to strengthen our collective ability to respond to and30 recover from future disasters.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed32 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the leaders of the33 interfaith organizations involved in disaster cleanup efforts.34 S. R. 74 - 2 -