HR 1842: Thompson, Pamela Perdue; outstanding service, generosity, and dedication to the citizens and communities of Clayton County; commend

House Resolution 1842

By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and Schofield of the 63rd

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Pamela Perdue Thompson for her outstanding service, generosity, and dedication to the citizens and communities of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, communities are strengthened by individuals whose generosity, compassion, and dedication uplift others and foster unity among neighbors; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Perdue Thompson has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to family, community service, and fellowship, making a lasting impact on the lives of residents in Clayton County and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Perdue Thompson faithfully visited Clayton County each summer to spend time with her family and maintain strong ties to the community, reinforcing the importance of family connections and community bonds; and

WHEREAS, together with her husband, Ray, Pamela established a restaurant whose name honors the legacy of their mothers, combining Pam's mother's first name and Ray's mother's first name, creating not only a business but also a tribute to family heritage and values; and

WHEREAS, the restaurant has become a welcoming gathering place where members of local churches regularly stop by following Sunday services and where people from every walk of life are served with warmth, hospitality, and respect, reflecting the spirit of community fellowship that defines Clayton County; and

WHEREAS, since 2019, Pamela and Ray have demonstrated extraordinary generosity by catering the Oakwood Trails Neighborhood Watch (OTNHW) Annual Back-N-School Back2Basics Block Party at no cost, preparing southern-style soul food as a special appreciation meal for the dedicated members of Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services, the Clayton County Police Department, and the Clayton County Sheriff's Office, with the neighborhood only responsible for the cost of ingredients; and

WHEREAS, this annual community event provides an important opportunity for law enforcement, public safety officials, and residents to come together in a positive, non-emergency environment, allowing them to fellowship, build relationships, and strengthen trust between the community and those who serve and protect it; and

WHEREAS, Pamela and Ray have further demonstrated their compassion by preparing fresh, hot meals for individuals seeking refuge at the temporary homeless shelter opened at the Clayton County Police Headquarters during inclement weather, ensuring that those in need are met with dignity and care; and

WHEREAS, they have consistently shown kindness and humanity by providing free meals to individuals experiencing homelessness or those unable to afford a meal but who arrive hungry, embodying the belief that no person in the community should go without food; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Perdue Thompson's dedication to service, generosity, and community engagement exemplifies the values of compassion, fellowship, and civic responsibility that strengthen Clayton County and the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Pamela Perdue Thompson for her outstanding commitment to community service, her support of public safety professionals, and her tireless efforts to ensure that neighbors in need are fed and cared for. 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 Pamela Perdue Thompson.