HR717: HR717 Patton, Maureen; commend

25 LC 112 3500 House Resolution 717 By: Representatives Carson of the 46th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Momtahan of the 17th, New of the 40th, Gullett of the 19th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Maureen Patton; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Maureen Patton will retire in May 2025 after 28 years of dedicated service to2 Kennesaw State University, having begun her distinguished caree r with the institution in3 February 1997; and4 WHEREAS, in her current role as director of presidential events, Maureen leads a team of5 six professionals, oversees large-scale operational teams, and manages university-wide6 signature events with exceptional attention to detail and organizational excellence; and7 WHEREAS, during her exemplary tenure, she has coordinated count less ribbon cuttings,8 ground-breakings, board meetings, campus visits, presidential g atherings, and9 commencement ceremonies; and10 WHEREAS, Maureen has successfully directed two presidential investitures and provided11 devoted service to every university president from former President Betty Siegel to current12 President Kathy Schwaig; and13 H. R. 717 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3500 WHEREAS, Maureen's efforts have strengthened community partners hips, enhanced14 stakeholder engagement, and contributed to the celebration of t housands of student15 graduates; and16 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for17 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and18 WHEREAS, Maureen has served with honor and distinction, and her vision and unyielding19 commitment to Kennesaw State University will be sorely missed upon the occasion of her20 retirement; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this22 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body recognize and commend Maureen Patton for her years of dedicated25 service to Kennesaw State University; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her26 retirement; and extend the 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 ava ilable for distribution to29 Maureen Patton.30 H. R. 717 - 2 -