House Resolution 536
By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Santos of the 117th, Cannon of the 58th, Beckles of the
96th, and Sanchez of the 42nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the contributions of Leslie Palomino; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Leslie Palomino serves as one of the youngest Latina state directors in the state
of Georgia, representing Poder Latinx, a national civic and social justice nonprofit
organization advocating on behalf of the Latino community in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Leslie has long been recognized by the community for the important role that
she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to empowering the
community to become active actors of democracy in Georgia; 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 by her
superlative service as the Georgia State Programs Director for Poder Latinx; and
WHEREAS, as a Georgia native who grew up in Gwinnett County, she has built an extensive
background in political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and community grassroots
organizing; and
WHEREAS, Leslie, a proud product of Gwinnett County Public Schools, earned her
bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Journalism from Georgia State
University; and
WHEREAS, Leslie is a champion for change who is deeply passionate about increasing the
civic participation of Latinos in Georgia, and works tirelessly to empower and engage the
next generation of leaders to become civically engaged and politically active changemakers;
and
WHEREAS, she exemplifies exceptional strength of character and has an outstanding
reputation for integrity, wisdom, and compassion; and
WHEREAS, Leslie was recognized in 2024 as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in
Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Leslie has served with honor and distinction with Poder Latinx, and her vision
and unyielding commitment to empowering her fellow citizens have set the standard for
activism and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and
contributions of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Leslie Palomino for her effective
leadership, dedication, and service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best
wishes for continued success 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 Leslie
Palomino.