SR1018: SR1018 Daniels Jr., Mayor Jimmy; commend

26 LC 112 4033 Senate Resolution 1018 By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the 33rd, Parent of the 44th, Orrock of the 36th, Harrell of the 40th and others A RESOLUTION Commending Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. for his outstanding leadersh ip, service, and1 commitment to the citizens of Oglethorpe and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. serves with distinction as the current Mayor of the3 City of Oglethorpe, Georgia, acting as the elected executive for this municipality in Macon4 County and providing dedicated leadership to its citizens; and5 WHEREAS, a proud native of Macon County, Georgia, Mayor Daniels is a 2008 graduate6 of Macon County High School and has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to education,7 earning an associate degree from Reedley Community College in 2010, a bachelor's degree8 from Alabama State University in 2013, and a master's degree fr om Georgia College and9 State University in 2021; and10 WHEREAS, in addition to his public service, Mayor Daniels has d evoted his professional11 career to education as a middle school teacher, serving Exceptional Student Education (ESE)12 students and as the varsity girls head basketball coach at Maco n County High School,13 shaping the minds and futures of countless young people; and14 S. R. 1018 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4033 WHEREAS, upon returning to his hometown, he founded the E.P.I.C . Mentorship15 Program—Encouraging, Positive, Inspiring Careers—a community-based initiative dedicated16 to fostering academic excellence, leadership development, and l ife skills among youth17 through tutoring, mentorship, and service; and18 WHEREAS, further demonstrating his commitment to youth development, Mayor Daniels19 established the G.E.N.T.S. Club—Growing, Evolving, Nurturing Te enagers—which20 promotes positive behavior, academic achievement, and leadershi p among young men21 through structured mentorship and high standards; and22 WHEREAS, his service to the community also includes coaching varsity football, serving23 as a middle school athletic director, and leading multiple youth sports programs, all while24 instilling discipline, teamwork, and confidence in student-athletes; and25 WHEREAS, Mayor Daniels' impactful leadership and service have e arned him numerous26 honors, including the NAACP "Making a Difference" Award (2019-2 020), recognition as27 a 40 Under 40 Rural Leader (2022-2023), the Georgia Good Samari tan Honoree Award28 (2023-2024), and the Fort Valley State Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.29 Community Service Award (2023-2024); and30 WHEREAS, now serving in his first term, Mayor Daniels continues to exemplify servant31 leadership while balancing his roles as a motivational speaker, coach, mentor, father, and32 community advocate; and33 WHEREAS, guided by his belief that "it's easier to raise young men than repair grown men,"34 he has dedicated his life to uplifting others and building stro nger communities through35 education, mentorship, and service; and36 S. R. 1018 - 2 - 26 LC 112 4033 WHEREAS, he is a devoted father to his young daughter and a valued member of his family37 as the fourth of seven child ren, enjoying reading, hunting, fishing, coaching, and helping38 others; and39 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng accomplishments,40 service, and leadership of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.41 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body42 c o m m e n d M a y o r J i m m y D a n i e l s J r . f o r h i s e x e m p l a r y l e a d e r s h i p , dedication to youth43 development, and unwavering service to the City of Oglethorpe and the State of Georgia.44 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed45 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Mayor Jimmy46 Daniels Jr.47 S. R. 1018 - 3 -