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HR 1491: Elaine Clark Center; commend

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House Resolution 1491

By: Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Tran of the 80th, Roberts of the 52nd, Lim of the 98th, and Holcomb of the 101st

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Elaine Clark Center; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, for more than five decades, the Elaine Clark Center has provided a safe, inclusive learning and social environment for children and young adults with disabilities and has strengthened families and the broader DeKalb County community; and

WHEREAS, The Elaine Clark Center was founded, and officially incorporated in 1969, by Sister Robert Therese, who tutored children with developmental disabilities at a time when few services existed; and

WHEREAS, for more than 55 years, the center has continuously served families in DeKalb County and the surrounding metro Atlanta region; and

WHEREAS, this year, current Executive Director, Beth Schmehling Cook, celebrates 20 years of dedicated service to the center; and

WHEREAS, serving individuals with a wide range of developmental and physical disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and developmental delay, the Elaine Clark Center provides inclusive early childhood education, therapy support, and social programming; and

WHEREAS, the center provides four distinct program areas: early childhood programming, a fully accredited K-12 school, respite and holiday camps, and young adult programming; and

WHEREAS, the Elaine Clark Center is one of only a small number of structured social and day-program opportunities in DeKalb County for young adults with disabilities after they age out of public school services; and

WHEREAS, by providing specialized care and programming, the center enables parents and caregivers to remain in the workforce; and

WHEREAS, the center hosts community service events, volunteer programs, and fundraising initiatives that involve local residents, civic groups, and businesses, including a Day of Service and the Annual Hustle for Hope 5k/1K fun run; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this extraordinary organization be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Elaine Clark Center and extend their sincere best wishes for its continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Elaine Clark Center.