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House
Resolution 1800
By:
Representative Cheokas of the
134th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the Carter Center on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Carter Center is promoting the creation of a world in which every man,
woman, and child has the opportunity to enjoy good health and live in peace; and
WHEREAS,
in 1982, former United States President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, in
partnership with Emory University, founded The Carter Center, and for 25 years,
it has engaged in a mission to alleviate human suffering, prevent and resolve
conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, prevent disease, and advance health
and agriculture in the developing world; and
WHEREAS,
the Carter Center's staff wage peace, fight disease, and build hope by both
engaging with those at the highest levels of government and working side by side
with poor and often forgotten people; and
WHEREAS,
a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, the Carter Center's work is supported
by donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations; and
WHEREAS,
the Carter Center's work is guided by five principles: it emphasizes action and
results; it does not duplicate the effective efforts of others; it addresses
difficult problems and recognizes the possibility of failure as an acceptable
risk; it is nonpartisan and acts as a neutral party in dispute resolution
activities; and it operates under the belief that people can improve their lives
when provided with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to resources; and
WHEREAS,
the Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in
carrying out its mission; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to recognize with
particularity the outstanding and exemplary accomplishments of this
extraordinary organization.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join together to recognize the Carter Center on the occasion of its
25th anniversary; commend its outstanding, exemplary efforts to make the world a
better place; and express gratitude for the valuable services it provides to
this state, the nation, and the world.
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 the Carter
Center Board of Trustees.