HR1456: HR1456 Blair, Sherita; commend

26 LC 129 1255 House Resolution 1456 By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Beckles of the 96th, Dawson of the 65th, Ali of the 106th, Jackson of the 68th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Sherita Blair; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Sherita Blair, of St. John’s, Antigua, West Indies, is a senior finance and2 operations leader with demonstrated expertise in financial stra tegy, organizational3 governance, and institutional management; and4 WHEREAS, Sherita currently serves as Business Administrator at the Perelman School of5 Medicine, where she provides strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and fiscal6 accountability in support of academic and research missions; and7 WHEREAS, Sherita's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience8 and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state9 have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and10 WHEREAS, recognized for her strength in governance and fiduciary responsibility, Sherita11 serves as Treasurer of the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleade rs Association and as a12 Director on the Board of the Association of Alumnae of the University of Pennsylvania; and13 H. R. 1456 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1255 WHEREAS, she is also a member of the National Association of Professional Women and14 brings extensive nonprofit financial management experience thro ugh her current role as15 church bookkeeper and past service as treasurer; and16 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high17 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom18 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved19 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and20 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for21 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize and commend Sherita Blair for her efficient, effective,26 unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere27 best wishes for continued health and happiness.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appr opriate copy of t his resolution ava ilable for distribution to30 Sherita Blair.31 H. R. 1456 - 2 -