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HR 598: Timoteo, Kristen; Georgia Library Service's 2024 Library Employee of the Year; commend

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House Resolution 598

By: Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 136th, Dawson of the 65th, Bonner of the 73rd, and Glaize of the 67th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Kristen Timoteo, the Georgia Public Library Service's 2024 Library Employee of the Year; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Kristen Timoteo was named the 2024 Library Employee of the Year by the Georgia Public Library Service in recognition of her dedication and service to the Grantville Public Library; and

WHEREAS, despite facing a sudden and life-altering event in November 2022 when she lost her vision due to complications from Lupus, she has remained committed to her role, adapting to new challenges with resilience and determination; and

WHEREAS, through extensive training, the use of screen readers, and a deep familiarity with her work, she continues to perform her duties, lead story times for children, and serve her community with unwavering dedication; and

WHEREAS, since joining the Grantville Public Library 14 years ago, she has worked tirelessly to address the needs of local residents, promoting the library as a vital community hub and expanding its outreach efforts; and

WHEREAS, understanding the challenges faced by families in food deserts, she partnered with Backpack Buddies to provide food for children over the weekends and collaborated with a USDA sponsor to offer summer meals, ensuring that local children had reliable access to nutritious food; and

WHEREAS, her perseverance, integrity, and compassion have earned her the admiration of colleagues and community members alike, with many praising her as a trusted partner, an empathetic leader, and a source of inspiration; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Kristen Timoteo, the Georgia Public Library Service's 2024 Library Employee of the Year, and extend sincere 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 Kristen Timoteo.