SR649: SR649 Jackson, Beatrice "Bea"; recognize

26 LC 129 0771 Senate Resolution 649 By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Harbison of the 15th, Mangham of the 55th, Sims of the 12th, James of the 28th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Beatrice “Bea” Jackson; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Beatrice “Bea” Jackson has long been recognized by the citizens of this state2 for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the3 welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and 4 WHEREAS, after moving to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1978 Bea worked f or DeKalb’s Council5 on Aging where she helped to organize Georgia's 1st Silver Haired Legislature; and6 WHEREAS, she subsequently went on to devote 23 years as an Innovation Manager for the7 Northwest Georgia Girl Scout Council, where she designed and de veloped the Council's8 outreach program called “Girls Are Great” that not only received Regional acclaim but also9 became the National model for Girl Scout's of USA; and10 WHEREAS, following her successful career, Bea selflessly dedica ted her time to the11 Washington Street Community Center where she is the Executive D irector and has been12 instrumental in the development of that Center into a year round program center for youth13 and their families; and14 S. R. 649 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0771 WHEREAS, she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Covingt on Area Alumni15 Chapter charter member, a member of the Newton County Chamber o f Commerce and is16 actively involved with Saint Paul AME Church in Covington, Georgia; and17 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high18 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom19 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved20 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this22 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize and commend Beatrice “Bea” Jackson for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and25 dedicated service to the State of Georgia and extend their sincere best wishes for continued26 health, happiness, and success.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Beatrice “Bea”29 Jackson.30 S. R. 649 - 2 -