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HR 801: Gresham, Dr. Ebonee; commend

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House Resolution 801

By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Scott of the 76th, Kendrick of the 95th, and Neal of the 79th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Dr. Ebonee Gresham; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Ebonee Gresham 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, graciously known as Dr. Ebonee Empowers, Dr. Ebonee is a Doctor of Nursing Practice; and

WHEREAS, she is the CEO and founder of Dr. Ebonee Empowers, LLC, and Promise Health Medical Institute, a post-secondary medical school in Decatur, GA, as well as Co-owner of HealthCare Academy; and

WHEREAS, she is the author of the Amazon best seller, The Grit, The Grind and The Glory, and co-author of Gracefully Broken-Heavenly Restored, she is also a Global Empowerment Keynote Speaker and mentor to many; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and

WHEREAS,Her passionate response and advocacy for issues such as domestic violence, single motherhood, mental health of black women, and women empowerment has been featured on several media outlets and print publications such as SHEEN magazine, IMPACT magazine, CDC, NurseDeck, VoyageATL, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, NBC Nightly News, and the SisAundra television show; and

WHEREAS, in 2023, Dr. Ebonee was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for her years of continued service, commitment, advocacy, leadership, and philanthropy in her community; 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 Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the extraordinary achievements of Dr. Ebonee Gresham and extend sincere best wishes for her 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 Dr. Ebonee Gresham.