HR531: HR531 Campbell, Larry; Corners Outreach; commend

25 LC 112 3306 House Resolution 531 By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Reeves of the 99th, Beckles of the 96th, Romman of the 97th, and Santos of the 117th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Larry Campbell and Corners Outreach; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, Larry Campbell has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication as the3 President and CEO of Corners Outreach, an organization committe d to breaking cycles of4 generational poverty through educational development and economic opportunities; and5 WHEREAS, he founded Corners Outreach over 12 years ago, growing it into a6 professionally staffed nonprofit that has built trusted relationships with over 1,500 families7 through its two leading programs, Corners Academy and Corners Social Enterprise; and8 WHEREAS, under his leadership, Corners Academy has provided tut oring to more than9 3,000 students, achieving significant improvements in literacy and math, and has partnered10 with over 20 Title I schools to support early education, teen p rograms, and parenting11 workshops; and12 WHEREAS, launched in 2018, Corners Social Enterprise has create d stable employment13 opportunities for parents and young adults through skill develo pment programs, job14 H. R. 531 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3306 placements, and new certifications, generating millions in reve nue to support the15 organization's mission; and16 WHEREAS, prior to his work in the nonprofit sector, he founded and led CD Group, a17 successful technology consulting company with employees in 20 states for 25 years; and18 WHEREAS, his expertise spans business strategy, profit management, analytics, operations,19 and relationship building, all of which have contributed to his success in both corporate and20 nonprofit leadership; and21 WHEREAS, he has received numerous accolades in recognition of his humanitarian efforts,22 including being named a Braves Community Hero in 2020 and appea ring in Charles23 Barkley's TNT documentary Race in America; and24 WHEREAS, in addition to his professional accomplishments, he se rves as an elder and25 pastor at Corners Church and is a devoted husband of 53 years, father to three grown26 children, and grandfather to seven grandchildren; and27 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le individual be28 appropriately honored during this special time.29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30 the members of this body recognize and commend Larry Campbell f or his exceptional31 leadership and service to the community as well as extend best wishes for his continued32 success.33 H. R. 531 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3306 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Larry35 Campbell.36 H. R. 531 - 3 -