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

25 LC 129 0192 House Resolution 598 By: Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 136th, Dawson of the 65th, Bonner of the 73rd, and Glaize of the 67th A RESOLUTION Commending Kristen Timoteo, the Georgia Public Library Service's 2024 Library Employee1 of the Year; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Kristen Timoteo was named the 2024 Library Employee of the Year by the3 Georgia Public Library Service in recognition of her dedication and service to the Grantville4 Public Library; and5 WHEREAS, despite facing a sudden and life-altering event in November 2022 when she lost6 her vision due to complications from Lupus, she has remained co mmitted to her role,7 adapting to new challenges with resilience and determination; and8 WHEREAS, through extensive training, the use of screen readers, and a deep familiarity with9 her work, she continues to perform her duties, lead story times for children, and serve her10 community with unwavering dedication; and11 WHEREAS, since joining the Grantville Public Library 14 years a go, she has worked12 tirelessly to address the needs of local residents, promoting the library as a vital community13 hub and expanding its outreach efforts; and14 H. R. 598 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0192 WHEREAS, understanding the challenges faced by families in food deserts, she partnered15 with Backpack Buddies to provide food for children over the weekends and collaborated with16 a USDA sponsor to offer summer meals, ensuring that local children had reliable access to17 nutritious food; and18 WHEREAS, her perseverance, integrity, and compassion have earned her the admiration of19 colleagues and community members alike, with many praising her as a trusted partner, an20 empathetic leader, and a source of inspiration; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this22 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body commend Kristen Timoteo, the Georgia Public Library Service's25 2024 Library Employee of the Year, and extend sincere best wish es for future health,26 happiness, and success.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 ava ilable for distribution to29 Kristen Timoteo.30 H. R. 598 - 2 -