SR915: SR915 Prabhu, Maya T.; recognize

26 LC 112 3838 Senate Resolution 915 By: Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Parent of the 44th, Brass of the 6th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Maya T. Prabhu for her outstanding work with The Atlanta1 Journal-Constitution as a statehouse reporter covering Georgia government and politics; and2 for other purposes.3 WHEREAS, Maya T. Prabhu began her career with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in4 2017 with a focus on pivotal social issues, including impeccable reporting on reproductive5 healthcare, the criminal justice system, and legislative politics; and6 WHEREAS, a graduate of Spelman College, Maya obtained her Masters in Journalism with7 a concentration in public affairs reporting from the University of Maryland; and8 WHEREAS, she maintains a record of awards for her exceptional reporting and storytelling,9 including being a four time Salute to Excellence Award finalist , issued by the National10 Association of Black Journalists; and11 WHEREAS, Maya is also a 2020 Salute to Excellence Award finalis t for her work in12 legislative reporting with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in the category of Single Story13 in A Newspaper circulation under 150,000; and14 S. R. 915 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3838 WHEREAS, she has continuously gone above and beyond in her purs uits to empower the15 people of Georgia through truth, storytelling, and transparent reflections of the lives' of16 everyday Georgians; and17 WHEREAS, Maya is the embodiment of integrity, excellence, and esteemed character, and18 her work is a reflection of courageous and groundbreaking journalism; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this 20 remarkable and distinguished journalist be appropriately honored.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body22 recognize and commend Maya T. Prabhu for her time, dedication, and excellent work with23 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as well as extend best wishes for her continued success.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed25 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Maya T. Prabhu.26 S. R. 915 - 2 -