07 LC 96
2340
House
Resolution 490
By:
Representatives Powell of the
29th,
Jamieson of the
28th,
Jenkins of the
8th,
Benton of the
31st,
Rogers of the
26th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Janice A. Riley on the occasion of her fortieth year of service
in community action; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Janice Riley, a Cherokee County native, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration from the University of Dubuque and took graduate courses
in early childhood education at Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS,
her professional career in community action spans forty years, beginning in
Cherokee County as a Head Start teacher and coordinator, advancing to positions
such as social services coordinator, assistant Head Start director, and director
of community service programs, and culminating in her selection as executive
director of Ninth District Opportunity, Inc.; and
WHEREAS,
she has been instrumental in regional, state, and national organizations such as
Housing Opportunity, Inc., the Georgia Community Action Agency Association, the
National Association of Community Action Agencies, and served as president of
the Southeastern Association of Community Action; and
WHEREAS,
she has earned significant awards and honors such as Head Start Association
Manager of the Year award, the Early Jones Award from Georgia Community Action
Association, Who´s Who in Executives and Professionals, Leadership
Cherokee, the Outstanding Georgia Citizen award, and the USDA Rural Partnership
award; and
WHEREAS,
she has served community action constituencies in various capacities including
the Dawson and Hall County Family Connection Board, the Council on Adult
Literacy, the Peach on Wheels Transportation Committee, Healthy Families in
Georgia, the Growth Strategies Commission, the Governor´s Employment and
Training Council, the Task Force on Dislocated Workers, and the Certification in
Commission and Education Advisory; and
WHEREAS,
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc., thrived under her capable leadership and was
the first agency in the state recognized for full Head Start compliance, one of
the nation´s first agencies to achieve the NHSA Program of Excellence
award, the first and only agency named as a fiscal agent for Family Connection
Initiative, the only agency to operate a Regional Prevention Resource Center,
the only agency to model the Pre-K program, and was honored with the
"Magnificent Eagle Award"; and
WHEREAS,
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc., coordinates federal and state programs and
services in twenty counties of north Georgia, including its "Wheels to Work"
program; and
WHEREAS,
Janice A. Riley is an exceptional leader, role model, and an inspirational
administrator whose career mirrors the mission of community action across the
United States.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join to recognize Janice A. Riley for her more than 40 years of
excellence in early childhood education and community action, commend her for
her superior service to the State of Georgia, and extend to her the best of
wishes for her future.
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 Janice A.
Riley.