Senate Resolution 960
By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Goodman of the 8th, Walker III of the 20th, Jones II of the
22nd, Parent of the 44th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the White Rose Society and honoring Linda Weinkle Selig; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the White Rose Society was founded after the October 7 attacks with the
intention of informing and educating the public about the ethical foundations of civil liberty
as well as recognizing the lives and sacrifices of the members of the original White Rose
resistance movement; and
WHEREAS, the organization draws inspiration from the courageous White Rose student
resistance group in Nazi Germany, whose members stood in moral opposition to tyranny and
paid the ultimate price for defending truth, freedom, and human dignity; and
WHEREAS, through educational initiatives, public programming, and civic engagement
efforts, the White Rose Society seeks to promote informed citizenship, preserve historical
memory, and encourage individuals to uphold democratic principles and moral courage in
their own communities; and
WHEREAS, Linda Weinkle Selig, born in Miami, Florida, in 1946 to Jerome and Zena
Schwartz Weinkle, relocated to Atlanta in the early 1970s and became deeply engaged in
civic and Jewish communal life, serving in leadership roles with the Jewish Federation of
Greater Atlanta, Hillels of Georgia, the Anti-Defamation League, and the American Jewish
Committee, as well as a trustee of the Alfred and Adele Davis Academy; and
WHEREAS, she has demonstrated distinguished leadership as host committee co-chair of
the 1999 Jewish Federation of North America General Assembly and as co-founder of Make
It Happen, a media consulting firm dedicated to strategic communications and public
engagement; and
WHEREAS, through her founding and leadership of the White Rose Society, Linda Selig has
elevated the importance of historical awareness, ethical responsibility, and civic
participation, ensuring that the lessons of the White Rose movement remain relevant to
contemporary democratic society; and
WHEREAS, her lifelong dedication to education, justice, and principled civic engagement
has strengthened community institutions and reinforced the responsibility of citizens to
protect freedom and uphold democratic values.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize the White Rose Society for its commitment to educating the public about the
ethical foundations of civil liberty and preserving the legacy of the White Rose resistance
movement as well as honor Linda Weinkle Selig for her visionary leadership, community
service, and enduring dedication to civic responsibility and democratic education.
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 Linda Weinkle
Selig and the White Rose Society.