SR513: SR513 Boone, Andrea L.; recognize

25 LC 112 3594 Senate Resolution 513 By: Senator James of the 28th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Andrea L. Boone; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, a native of Atlanta and the daughter of two distinguished public servants, the2 late civil rights leader Rev. Joseph E. Boone and longtime Atlanta Public Schools educator3 Alethea W. Boone, Andrea L. Boone is currently serving her second term as a member of the4 Atlanta City Council, where she proudly represents the citizens of District 10; and5 WHEREAS, she has previously served the citizens of Atlanta through her work in the office6 of former Atlanta City Councilmember C.T. Martin, where she held the role of Chief of Staff7 and advanced initiatives supporting affordable housing, public safety, and youth8 empowerment throughout District 10; and9 WHEREAS, she further served for over seven years as the City of Atlanta Commissioner in10 the Mayor's Office of Constituent Services, collaborating with churches, senior centers,11 neighborhoods, businesses, and community stakeholders to ensure city leaders remained12 attentive to the needs of District 10; and13 S. R. 513 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3594 WHEREAS, she has consistently advocated for collaboration betwe en the Atlanta Public14 School System, the City Council, and the Mayor's Office to prio ritize the needs of local15 neighborhoods and communities; and16 WHEREAS, her leadership has supported key citywide goals, inclu ding assisting in the17 successful hiring of 2,000 officers for the Atlanta Police Department and ensuring the city's18 budget has been balanced each year without increasing taxes; and19 WHEREAS, Andrea L. Boone's decades of service reflect a profoun d and unwavering20 dedication to the betterment of Atlanta, and her work continues to uplift and empower the21 residents of District 10; 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 SENATE that the members of this body25 recognize and commend Andrea L. Boone for her efficient, effect ive, unselfish, and26 dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for27 continued health and happiness.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Andrea L. Boone.30 S. R. 513 - 2 -