SR753: SR753 Drake, Brianne; recognize

26 LC 129 9021 Senate Resolution 753 By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 17th, Jones II of the 22nd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Brianne Drake; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, as 2026 President, Brianne Drake has made history as the first Black president2 of the Georgia Association of REALTORS®, which stands as a testament to her dedication3 to career excellence; and4 WHEREAS, Brianne Drake has a long and consistent record of service to the community and5 this state and has been recognized as one of the most dynamic a nd committed associate6 brokers in Georgia; and7 WHEREAS, a highly distinguished industry professional, she has earned numerous awards8 and honors for her work, including being named REALTOR® of the Year in both 2011 and9 2018 by the Metro South Associa tion of REALTORS®, receiving the J.L. Christian10 Leadership Award in 2009 and 2011, and the President’s Award in 2012; and11 WHEREAS, throughout her distinguished career, Brianne has held numerous national12 leadership positions dedicated to advancing the real estate industry and the clients it serves;13 and 14 S. R. 753 - 1 - 26 LC 129 9021 WHEREAS, she has served as Chair of the Professional Standards Interpretations and15 Procedures Advisory Board and Chair of the Professional Standar ds Committee for the16 National Association of REALTORS® and currently serves as a Dir ector for the17 organization; and 18 WHEREAS, she further serves the organization as part of several committees and boards19 while maintaining an outstanding standard of service for her clients, earning recognition in20 the Atlanta Business Chronicle and RISMedia’s Real Estate Magazine; and21 WHEREAS, Brianne has held numerous state REALTOR® Association leadership positions22 dedicated to advancing the real estate industry including servi ng as Chair of the Georgia23 REALTOR® Party Action Committee Fundraising Council in 2023; and24 WHEREAS, her ongoing support for the real estate industry and p rotection of the public25 interest is clearly shown through her support of statewide advocacy effort; and26 WHEREAS, this remarkable corporate citizen has established a gl owing reputation of27 renown throughout Georgia for her dedication and high ideals; and28 WHEREAS, Brianne has been dedicated to providing unparalleled service and support and29 remains steadfastly committed to the principles of skill, integrity, and responsibility; and30 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this31 extraordinary professional be appropriately recognized.32 S. R. 753 - 2 - 26 LC 129 9021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body33 recognize and commend Brianne Drake for her many remarkable con tributions to the34 Georgia Association of REALTORS® and extend best wishes for continued success.35 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed36 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Brianne Drake.37 S. R. 753 - 3 -