House Resolution 152
By: Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th, and
Sharper of the 177th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Leadership Lowndes Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes was established in 1988 to develop and connect existing
and emerging leaders, exposing them to local challenges and opportunities while fostering
long-term solutions to community needs; and
WHEREAS, since the first graduating class in 1989, nearly 900 leaders have completed the
program, contributing over 10,000 service hours to local agencies and organizations; and
WHEREAS, the program includes a two-day retreat in January, a two-day trip to the state
capitol in February, and full program days from March to November wherein participants
engage with experts on key community and state issues as well as complete service projects
in small groups; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes upholds core values such as knowledge of regional issues,
community stewardship, integrity, diversity, inclusion, inter-generational leadership, and a
passion for action; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Lowndes Youth, founded in 1998 as the Lowndes Youth Leadership
League, helps students develop community awareness, leadership skills, and connections
with peers and adult leaders; and
WHEREAS, the youth program includes a class reception, a weekend retreat, three program
days, a graduation ceremony, and a required community service project, with applications
solicited each fall from local schools; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this
extraordinary organization be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Leadership Lowndes Day at the
state capitol.
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
Leadership Lowndes.