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SR 954: Ross, Frances Potter; recognize

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Senate Resolution 954

By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Halpern of the 39th, Brass of the 6th, Sims of the 12th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Frances Potter Ross for 51 incredible years of service to the United States Social Security Administration office; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Frances Potter Ross 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 superlative 51 years of service with the United States Social Security Administration office in Thomasville, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Frances' 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, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and

WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, Frances has served with honor and distinction with the U.S. Social Security Administration office, and her vision and unyielding commitment 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 Frances Potter Ross for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service; 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 Frances Potter Ross.