Senate Resolution 1037
By: Senators Davenport of the 17th, James of the 28th, Jones of the 10th and Anderson of
the 43rd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Bessie W. Poole upon her retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Bessie W. Poole 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, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced
dramatically by her 23 years of superlative service with Georgia Power Company; and
WHEREAS, throughout her career as a Senior Support Specialist, Bessie handled countless
responsibilities with precision and care; and
WHEREAS, her significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and
diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have
earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her work with Georgia Power Company, Bessie has demonstrated
a lifelong commitment to serving her community through her work with organizations such
as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta, and the
Salvation Army Harbor Lights Women’s Shelter; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Bessie has served with honor and distinction with Georgia Power Company,
and her vision and unyielding commitment to professionalism, kindness, and leadership will
be sorely missed upon the occasion of her retirement; 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 SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Bessie W. Poole for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated service to the State of Georgia; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her
retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Bessie W. Poole.
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