SR552: SR552 Arrington, Marilyn; honor

25 LC 112 3652 Senate Resolution 552 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Jackson of the 41st, McLaurin of the 14th, James of the 28th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring and celebrating the 80th birthday of Marilyn Arrington; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, born on March 4, 1945, in Rome, Georgia, Marilyn Arrington has dedicated her2 life to education, service, and community advocacy; and3 WHEREAS, she is a proud graduate of Clark College, Class of 196 6, and furthered her4 education by obtaining both a master's and a specialist's degre e from Georgia State5 University, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, including her6 enrollment in a doctoral program at Georgia State University in 2021; and7 WHEREAS, Marilyn Arrington dedicated over 30 years to shaping y oung minds in the8 Atlanta Public Schools system, beginning her career at the historic Booker T. Washington9 High School and later extending her impact by teaching GED prep aration at Atlanta10 Technical College, helping countless students achieve their educational goals; and11 WHEREAS, she has exemplified a spirit of service and leadership for over 50 years as a12 Golden Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and as a charter member of13 the Pi Alpha Omega Chapter, established in 1985; and14 S. R. 552 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3652 WHEREAS, she has also been a distinguished alumnae member of The Links, Incorporated,15 Azalea City Chapter, and an active member of the Clark Atlanta University Guild, further16 strengthening her commitment to education, mentorship, and community enrichment; and17 WHEREAS, as a devoted and longtime member of Cascade United Met hodist Church for18 over 40 years, she has served on the Executive Board, providing leadership and guidance to19 her faith community; and20 WHEREAS, Marilyn Arrington is a proud resident of Southwest Atlanta, where she has lived21 on Cascade Road for 44 years, making a lasting impact as a community servant, advocate,22 and engaged neighbor; and23 WHEREAS, she is known for her love of the arts and entertainment, her adventurous spirit24 as a member of the Nature Gurlz, and her deep commitment to fam ily as a mother,25 grandmother, aunt, niece, sister, and friend; and26 WHEREAS, as she celebrates this milestone 80th birthday, it is fitting and proper to27 recognize her extraordinary contributions, enduring legacy, and the countless lives she has28 touched throughout her journey.29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body30 honor and celebrate the remarkable life of Marilyn Arrington, e xtend heartfelt31 congratulations on her 80th birthday, and express profound grat itude for her decades of32 service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to education and community empowerment.33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed34 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Marilyn Arrington.35 S. R. 552 - 2 -