SR954: SR954 Ross, Frances Potter; recognize

26 LC 129 1372 Senate Resolution 954 By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Halpern of the 39th, Brass of the 6th, Sims of the 12th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Frances Potter Ross for 51 incredible years of service to the1 United States Social Security Administration office; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Frances Potter Ross has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for3 the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep p ersonal commitment to the4 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 superlative 51 years of service with the Un ited States Social Security8 Administration office in Thomasville, Georgia; and9 WHEREAS, Frances' significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience10 and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state11 have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and12 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high13 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom14 S. R. 954 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1372 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved15 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and16 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for17 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and18 WHEREAS, Frances has served with honor and distinction with the U.S. Social Security19 Administration office, and her vision and unyielding commitment will be sorely missed upon20 the occasion of her retirement; 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 Frances Potter Ross for her efficient, ef fective, unselfish, and25 dedicated public service; congratulate her upon the grand occas ion of her retirement; and26 extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.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 Frances Potter29 Ross.30 S. R. 954 - 2 -