07 LC 96
2097
House
Resolution 160
By:
Representative Holt of the
112th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Kathryn G. Allen; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Kathryn G. Allen has provided years of indispensable service to Newton County as
the Director of the Board of Elections; and
WHEREAS,
Kathryn was born on March 22, 1950, to Herman and Grace Goddard, graduated from
Newton County High School in 1968, and attended the University of Georgia where
she met Richard Allen whom she married in 1971; and
WHEREAS,
she was employed by the Secretary of State Examining Board from 1971 through
1977, then began work for the Newton County Board of Registration in 1982;
and
WHEREAS,
Kathryn was instrumental in the creation of the Newton County Board of
Elections, where she was esteemed by her colleagues for her exceptional grace
under pressure, managing her office while under-budget for multiple election
periods, and was noted for her highly efficient teamwork with the late Eve
Standard; and
WHEREAS,
her flawless introduction of automated voting set a high standard admired
throughout Georgia, as Kathryn demonstrated an admirable skill in learning the
new technology and in effectively teaching it to others; and
WHEREAS,
the democratic process cannot properly function unless citizens vote and have a
thorough understanding of the voting process, and the State of Georgia is
honored by Kathryn's dedication to serving the citizens of Newton
County.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join together to commend Kathryn G. Allen for her abundant wisdom and
leadership, express gratitude for her extensive service to this state, and
extend the best of wishes for her health and well-being.
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 Kathryn G. Allen.
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 Kathryn G. Allen.