House Resolution 469 By: Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, McClain of the 109th, Bennett of the 94th, Adeyina of the 110th, and Beckles of the 96th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending LaShonia Turner; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, LaShonia Turner, owner of Posh a Mireille Salon and co-owner of Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious, has long been recognized by her peers and fellow citizens as a dedicated leader and entrepreneur; and WHEREAS, after overcoming great adversity, LaShonia opened Posh a Mireille Salon in 2016, in Dacula, Georgia, which grew in size, clientele, and influence over the next eight years and became Gwinnett's go-to hair care destination; and WHEREAS, the salon was named Best of Gwinnett from 2017 to 2021, a testament to its commitment to providing exceptional customer service and its strong presence in the community; and WHEREAS, LaShonia further demonstrated her exceptional entrepreneurial leadership in 2023 with the opening of Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious, an upscale brunch restaurant located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville; and WHEREAS, despite her recent health challenges, LaShonia remains committed to her community through her love of God, philanthropy, and her passion for fostering unity among people; and WHEREAS, as the founder of Posh Cares, she has held Back to School drives to help provide students and teachers in need with school supplies, including Chromebooks; and WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend LaShonia Turner for her many exemplary career accomplishments as well as extend best wishes for future health, happiness, and 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 LaShonia Turner.