Senate Resolution 452
By: Senator Albers of the 56th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending RUMC Job Networking; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, since its founding in 1988, RUMC Job Networking, a ministry of Roswell
United Methodist Church, has provided invaluable support to job seekers throughout the
metro Atlanta area, helping individuals secure employment, change careers, and re-enter the
workforce; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished ministry has grown into one of the largest and most impactful
job networking programs in the United States, having served more than 90,000 individuals
through its comprehensive career development services and networking opportunities; and
WHEREAS, RUMC Job Networking meets every second and fourth Monday of the month,
offering a full seven-hour program supported by over 155 dedicated volunteers, including
business leaders, career coaches, human resources professionals, and recruiters; and
WHEREAS, the ministry's extensive workshops and services include resume reviews,
LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, overcoming ageism in the job search, stress
management, and networking through the Industry Guide Program, all aimed at equipping
job seekers with the tools necessary for career success; and
WHEREAS, RUMC Job Networking has additionally hosted numerous Mini-Job Fairs and
has welcomed employers to bi-monthly meetings, offering job seekers direct access to
employment opportunities and fostering a bridge between talented professionals and hiring
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the impact of RUMC Job Networking has been widely recognized, including
a brief 2010 feature on Diane Sawyer's ABC World News Tonight and a two-hour special
hosted by Clark Howard on WSB-TV; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize RUMC Job Networking for its
unwavering commitment to empowering job seekers, strengthening communities, and
fostering professional growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend RUMC Job Networking for its decades of service and dedication
on behalf of job seekers in the State of Georgia and beyond as well as extend best wishes for
its continued success.
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 RUMC Job
Networking.