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.