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SR 380: Powers, Leisa; condolences

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Senate Resolution 380

By: Senators Parent of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd, Harrell of the 40th, Mangham of the 55th, Davenport of the 17th and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Leisa Powers; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Leisa Powers; and

WHEREAS, Leisa Powers was a dedicated community leader who worked tirelessly to support and uplift those around her, leaving a lasting impact on the City of Decatur and playing an integral role in the Decatur Education Foundation; and

WHEREAS, since the foundation's inception, she worked alongside her husband, Tony, a founding board member, to ensure its success and growth, helping to create opportunities for children in Decatur to thrive; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her community involvement, she enjoyed a distinguished professional career at Cox Enterprises as a senior manager in HR and benefit systems, where she was known for her knowledge, leadership, and ability to create a supportive workplace where employees could thrive; and

WHEREAS, a proud and loyal resident of Georgia, she was a loving wife to her husband and a devoted mother to their two wonderful children, raising her family in Decatur and remaining deeply involved in the well-being of her community; and

WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life, she made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Leisa Powers will long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Leisa Powers and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.

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 the family of Leisa Powers.