HR598: HR598 Timoteo, Kristen; Georgia Library Service's 2024 Library Employee of the Year; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Kristen Timoteo, an employee of the Grantville Public Library who was named the 2024 Library Employee of the Year by the Georgia Public Library Service. The text describes how she continued working after losing her vision in November 2022 due to complications from Lupus, learning to use screen readers and adapting her routine so she could keep leading children's story times and serving library patrons. The resolution also credits her with 14 years of service to the library, including partnering with Backpack Buddies and a USDA sponsor to provide food to local children facing food insecurity. It formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Kristen Timoteo for being named the Georgia Public Library Service's 2024 Library Employee of the Year.
• Recognizes her continued work at the Grantville Public Library after losing her vision in 2022 due to Lupus complications.
• Credits her with 14 years of service, including partnerships with Backpack Buddies and a USDA sponsor to provide food for local children.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

This resolution directly names and honors Kristen Timoteo, a Grantville Public Library employee. It also references the Georgia Public Library Service, the Grantville Public Library, and community partners like Backpack Buddies and a USDA meal sponsor.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a formal statement of recognition. Its practical impact is a ceremonial record praising Timoteo's community service and resilience, with a copy provided to her by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe Timoteo's award, her vision loss from Lupus complications in November 2022, and her continued work using screen readers.
• The whereas clauses note her 14 years at the Grantville Public Library and her partnerships with Backpack Buddies and a USDA sponsor to provide food for children.
• The resolving clause commends Timoteo and extends best wishes for her future health, happiness, and success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-13House Hopper (House)

• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)Primary sponsor
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)

• public libraries
• community service recognition
• disability resilience
• Grantville Georgia