Senate Resolution 326
By: Senators Tillery of the 19th, Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th, Summers of the
13th, Anderson of the 24th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Rotary Club of Forsyth, The Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club,
The South Forsyth Rotary Club, and the North Forsyth Rotary Club for their contributions
to Hurricane Helene relief; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Forsyth, The Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club, The South Forsyth
Rotary Club, and the North Forsyth Rotary Club were instrumental in the cleanup and
recovery of Senate District 19 following Hurricane Helene; and
WHEREAS, these groups made eight trips to South Georgia, a trip to North Carolina, and
a trip to Tennessee to aid those who were impacted by the hurricane, delivering $350,000
worth of supplies to citizens in need; and
WHEREAS, these deliveries of food, water, baby supplies, tarps, and chainsaws were
essential to the beginning recovery efforts of the area; and
WHEREAS, with each delivery, the members of these clubs also cooked thousands of
Boston Butts to serve the victims and first responders of Hurricane Helene; and
WHEREAS, these clubs, by their actions, showed their support for our state, fulfilling their
commitment to serve mankind, friend and stranger alike; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these outstanding organizations be
appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend the Rotary Club of Forsyth, The Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club, The
South Forsyth Rotary Club, and the North Forsyth Rotary Club for their selfless and effective
service on behalf of those in need as well as extend best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Rotary Club of
Forsyth, The Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club, The South Forsyth Rotary Club, and the North
Forsyth Rotary Club.