HR604: HR604 Wilkerson, Mayor Allison; commend

25 LC 129 0353 House Resolution 604 By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Okoye of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th, and Beckles of the 96th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mayor Allison Wilkerson; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Mayor Allison Wilkerson has long been recognized by the citizens of this state2 for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the3 welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, Mayor Wilkerson is a lifelong resident of both Gwinnett County and the City5 of Grayson; and6 WHEREAS, a graduate of the 2001 Leadership Gwinnett Class, Mayo r Wilkerson was7 elected to her first term as a Grayson City Council member in 2002 and served the Grayson8 community for twelve years; and9 WHEREAS, in 2014, she was elected as the first female and second-generation mayor of the10 city; and11 WHEREAS, she selflessly serves on the school council board at Grayson Elementary School,12 is president of District 3 on the Georgia Municipal Association ’s Training Board, and is a13 H. R. 604 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0353 recipient of the Servant Leadership Award from the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus;14 and15 WHEREAS, Mayor Wilkerson's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable16 patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of17 this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her community; and18 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for19 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and20 WHEREAS, Mayor Wilkerson has served with honor and distinction, and her vision and21 unyielding commitment to the City of Grayson has set the standard for public service; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize and commend Mayor Allison Wilkerson and extend the26 most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mayor29 Allison Wilkerson.30 H. R. 604 - 2 -