HR144: HR144 Alvarado, Dr. Antoinette G.; commend

25 LC 129 0082 House Resolution 144 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Hugley of the 141st, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, Miller of the 62nd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado has dedicated her career to ministry, leadership, and2 service, currently serving as co-pastor of Grace Church International, founder and executive3 director of My Sister's Keeper Foundation for Women, and presid ent of Targeted Living4 Coaching & Consulting LLC; and5 WHEREAS, she has made a significant impact as a preacher, teach er, and workshop6 presenter at national and international conferences and has authored several books, including7 Run and Not Be Weary: The Pursuit of Purpose and Destiny , Stoking the Fire of Your8 Dreams, and Harmonize Your Life: A Journey Toward Self-Care; and9 WHEREAS, Dr. Alvarado has further contributed to the fields of coaching and wellness,10 earning certifications as a coach and coach trainer through Lifeforming Leadership Coaching11 and as a health and wellness coach by the American Fitness Professional Association; and12 WHEREAS, she has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor a nd guest lecturer at13 institutions such as Beulah Heights University, Regent University, the Howard University14 H. R. 144 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0082 School of Divinity, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, the Spe lman College Bonner15 Scholars Program, and the Interdenominational Theological Center; and16 WHEREAS, she additionally serves as founder of the Harmonize Yo ur Life Women's17 Self-Care Network, the retreat leader of the Harmonize Your Lif e Women's Self-Care18 Retreat, and the host of the "Harmonize Your Life: Conversations on Self-Care for Women19 of Color Podcast"; and20 WHEREAS, she has long been recognized by her peers and colleagues for her leadership and21 community engagement as a board member for the Women in Ministry Conference-Atlanta,22 a charter member of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute-At lanta Chapter, and a23 Goodwill Ambassador for the State of Georgia; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le individual be25 appropriately honored for her dedication to personal and professional empowerment.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her many28 extraordinary contributions on behalf her fellow citizens and extend sincere best wishes for29 continued success. 30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.32 Antoinette G. Alvarado.33 H. R. 144 - 2 -