Senate Resolution 561 By: Senators Brass of the 6th, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Jones II of the 22nd, Jackson of the 41st and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Cartrelia Denese Sampson on her outstanding service as a legislative assistant, serving many senators over the years with the Georgia Senate, and now, as the Director of Constituent Services with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, since 1996, Cartrelia Denese Sampson, fondly known as Denese by all those who know and love her, has served in the Senate as a legislative assistant, assiduously working with Senators from districts across the State of Georgia and compassionately serving as a public servant who always goes the extra mile to provide outstanding service to the constituents of Georgia; and WHEREAS, since January 2023, she has been the Director of Constituent Services for the Lieutenant Governor 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 30 years of superlative service as a legislative assistant; and WHEREAS, Denese's 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, associates, friends, family, and constituents; and WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and WHEREAS, Denese has served with honor and distinction with the Georgia Senate, and her vision and unyielding commitment to the State of Georgia have set the standard for public service; 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 Cartrelia Denese Sampson for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for her 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 Cartrelia Denese Sampson.