House Resolution 533
By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Santos of the 117th, Cannon of the 58th, Lupton of the
83rd, and Sanchez of the 42nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Araceli Barrientos; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Araceli Barrientos has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare
of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Araceli helped form Familias Azules, a support group for families of children
with autism; is a resource parent with Parent to Parent of Georgia, an organization that helps
families understand and get resources about children and young adults with disabilities and
childhood cancer; and is a health promoter with the Lifting Latinx Voices Initiative, where
she has given talks to more than 100 women about breast and cervical cancer, as well as birth
control and self-care; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced
dramatically by her superlative service with numerous organizations, including Friends of
the Community, Bright Boy Foundation, and Lucky Shoals Community Association; and
WHEREAS, Araceli' s significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience
and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state
have earned her the respect and admiration of all who know her; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Araceli has served with honor and distinction, and her vision and unyielding
commitment to providing care and education to her community have set the standard for
public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian are appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Auricula Barrientos for her efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most
sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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
Araceli Barrientos.