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HR 856: Gonzalez, Hazel Marie; commend

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House Resolution 856

By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Drenner of the 85th, Bennett of the 94th, and Mitchell of the 88th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Hazel Marie Gonzalez; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Hazel Marie Gonzalez has dedicated over three decades of her professional life to the well-being of older adults across Georgia, and she now serves as Senior Center Manager at the East DeKalb Senior Center under the DeKalb County Human Services Department; and

WHEREAS, prior to her current role, she spent 11 years with Senior Connections Senior Services and held positions as Senior Center Manager at the South DeKalb Senior Center for 10 years as well as Supervisor over Senior Center Operations for five years; and

WHEREAS, before her work in DeKalb County, Hazel Marie Gonzalez served for 14 years as the Center Manager at New Horizons Senior Center, operated by Senior Citizen Services of Fulton County; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her outstanding leadership, Hazel Marie Gonzalez was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 ADRC Healthy Communities Summit; and

WHEREAS, throughout her long and distinguished career, Hazel Marie Gonzalez has embodied the lesson instilled in her by her parents: "Always respect and honor the elderly and you will go far in life"; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her exemplary career achievements, she is the mother of Princess Marie, her beloved daughter, and grandmother to Cari Marie and Clover McKenzie, her two wonderful granddaughters; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be appropriately honored during this special time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Hazel Marie Gonzalez for her lifetime of service to senior citizens as well as her unwavering dedication to her community and extend best wishes for continued 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 Hazel Marie Gonzalez.