HR931: HR931 Davis, Arlene; honor

25 LC 129 0457 House Resolution 931 By: Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Camp of the 135th, and Bonner of the 73rd A RESOLUTION Honoring Arlene Davis; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Arlene Davis has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital2 role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal co mmitment to the welfare of3 the citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, licensed since 1993, Arlene became involved in the REA LTOR association5 right away, serving on and chairing virtually every committee for the Altamaha Basin Board6 of REALTORS, and eventually serving as board president in 1996 and 1997; and7 WHEREAS, she launched RE/MAX Vidalia in 1998, with her late business partner, Ronnie8 Dixon, and has been affiliated with ERA Southeast Coastal Realty since 2010, where she has9 earned Circle of Excellence honors every year; and10 WHEREAS, she was a GRI Governor in the early 2000's and served as Georgia REALTORS11 (GAR) Region 9 Director from 2000 to 2002; and12 WHEREAS, in 2007, she was elected president of GAR and establis hed one of the most13 impactful programs in the history of the association, the GAR Leadership Academy; and14 H. R. 931 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0457 WHEREAS, her significant contributions to GAR have been recognized in numerous awards,15 including the GAR Realtor of the Year Award for Altahama Basin in 2003, GAR Realtor of16 the Year Award in 2008, the GAR President's Award in 2009, and is in the GARPAC Top17 Investor Hall of Fame; and18 WHEREAS, the GAR Hall of Fame is given to individuals who are both captains of industry19 and champions of the Realtor association; it is GAR's highest individual honor; and 20 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this21 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body recognize and commend Arlene Davis for her efficient, effective,24 unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere25 best wishes for continued health and happiness.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to28 Arlene Davis.29 H. R. 931 - 2 -