SR 993: Drake, Laura Barrett; recognize

Senate Resolution 993

By: Senators Merritt of the 9th, Rahman of the 5th, Anderson of the 43rd and Harrell of the 40th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Laura Barrett Drake; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Laura Barrett Drake has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state, as evidenced dramatically by her 18 years of superlative service as director of the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry; and

WHEREAS, as a result of her exemplary leadership, the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry has become a vital resource for families in need throughout the Grayson and Loganville areas; and

WHEREAS, the organization has provided essential food assistance and support services to approximately 1,600 individuals per month and distributed roughly 90,000 pounds of food monthly to neighbors in need; and

WHEREAS, Laura Barrett Drake's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Laura Barrett Drake for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Laura Barrett Drake.