Senate Resolution 993
By: Senators Merritt of the 9th, Rahman of the 5th, Anderson of the 43rd and Harrell of the
40th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Laura Barrett Drake; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Laura Barrett Drake 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 18 years of superlative service as director of the Southeast
Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry; and
WHEREAS, as a result of her exemplary leadership, the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative
Ministry has become a vital resource for families in need throughout the Grayson and
Loganville areas; and
WHEREAS, the organization has provided essential food assistance and support services to
approximately 1,600 individuals per month and distributed roughly 90,000 pounds of food
monthly to neighbors in need; and
WHEREAS, Laura Barrett Drake'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 and
associates; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; 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 Laura Barrett Drake for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated service to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry 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 Laura Barrett
Drake.