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House
Resolution 998
By:
Representatives Ashe of the
56th,
Thomas of the
55th,
Orrock of the
58th,
Gardner of the
57th,
Holmes of the
61st,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Honorable Debi Starnes; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Debi Starnes is one of the original "Chicks in Charge"; and
WHEREAS,
Debi Starnes was elected to the Atlanta City Council in 1993 to represent
District 2, the downtown and midtown business districts along with most of the
surrounding neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS,
during her 12 years in office she has deservedly gained distinction as a city
representative who puts constituents first; and
WHEREAS,
she has worked on the revitalization of downtown, spearheaded the development of
comprehensive services for the homeless, and worked to improve city services;
and
WHEREAS,
she has been an extremely effective councilmember who has worked to implement
programs to reduce drugs and violence in
Atlantás
public housing communities, encourage homeless and runaway youngsters to remain
in school, prevent teen pregnancy, increase the number of children who are
immunized, facilitate transportation for cancer patients needing treatment, curb
child abuse, and facilitate housing and services for people with AIDS;
and
WHEREAS,
she is a native of East Tennessee and earned her Ph.D in Community Psychology at
Georgia State University in 1987; and
WHEREAS,
she is founder and President of EMSTAR Research, Inc., a consulting firm
specializing in applied research and program evaluation; and
WHEREAS,
on the occasion of her retirement from political office it is fitting to
recognize her significant achievements and contributions and to express our
gratitude for her exceptional service.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing Honorable Debi Starnes upon her retirement from
the Atlanta City Council, commend her for her many contributions to the City of
Atlanta and the State of Georgia, and extend their most sincere best wishes for
her continued success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Honorable
Debi Starnes.