HR702: HR702 Washington, Evetta B.; recipient of the Women on Purpose award; commend

25 LC 112 3474 House Resolution 702 By: Representative Taylor of the 92nd A RESOLUTION Commending Evetta B. Washington, recipient of the Women on Purp ose award; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Evetta B. Washington has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service,3 advocacy, and empowerment; and4 WHEREAS, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Rockdale community,5 Evetta B. Washington has been selected as a recipient of the Wo men on Purpose award6 during Rockdale County's Women's History Month celebration; and7 WHEREAS, she is a charter and legacy life member of the Rockdale-Newton Section of the8 National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Inc., where she currently serves as president9 and has previously held the positi ons of first vice president a nd chair of the Scholarship10 Committee; and11 WHEREAS, in addition to her work with NCNW, Evetta B. Washington has been an active12 member of the Rockdale County Branch of the NAACP, serving as assistant treasurer, chair13 of the Communications Committee, and co-chair of the Black Hist ory Month Celebration14 Committee; and15 H. R. 702 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3474 WHEREAS, she remains connected to her alma mater as a member of the Atlanta Alumni16 Chapter of South Carolina State University and is a devoted mem ber of Antioch-Lithonia17 Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves in the Mass Communication Ministry; and18 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize this remarkable individual for19 her invaluable service and leadership.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body recognize and commend Evetta B. Washin gton, recipient of the22 Women on Purpose award, and extend best wishes for continued success.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to25 Evetta B. Washington.26 H. R. 702 - 2 -