HR1213: HR1213 Smith, Councilwoman Karmesha Washington; outstanding public service; commend

26 LC 129 0876 House Resolution 1213 By: Representatives Moore of the 91st, Carter of the 93rd, Kendrick of the 95th, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Councilwoman Karmesha Washington Smi th on her1 outstanding public service; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Karmesha Washington Smith has long been recognized by the citizens of this3 state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment4 to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,6 talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced7 dramatically by her commitment to transparency, accountability, and community-centered8 governance in Stonecrest; and9 WHEREAS, her dedication to public service began as a technology support intern with10 DeKalb County Parks and Recreation, where she later worked for nearly three years after11 graduating from Georgia Southern University; and12 WHEREAS, she has continued serving the community through numero us roles, including13 Vice President of the Klondike Area Civic Association, Co-Chair of Delta GEMS (Decatur14 Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.), Chair of the Principal Advisory15 H. R. 1213 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0876 Council at E.L. Bouie Elementary, and Program Lead for Women in Technology, focusing16 on career development and equity; and17 WHEREAS, Karmesha Washington Smith's significant organizational and leadership talents,18 remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the19 citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admirati on of her colleagues and20 associates; and21 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for22 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and23 WHEREAS, Karmesha Washington Smith's vision and unyielding commitment to City of24 Stonecrest has set the standard for public service; and25 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this26 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body recognize and commend Karmesha Washing ton Smith for her29 efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend30 the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to33 Karmesha Washington Smith.34 H. R. 1213 - 2 -