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Senate
Resolution 165
By:
Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Adelman of the 42nd, Ramsey, Sr.
of the 43rd, Henson of the 41st and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
James Bussey and Alice White-Bussey; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
James Bussey and Alice White-Bussey have long been recognized by the citizens of
the greater Atlanta community for the vital role they have played in leadership
and their deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
James and Alice have diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of
their time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their community and
state as evidenced dramatically by their living their motto of "True success is
not material wealth, it's through helping others," and through their commitment
to helping others; and
WHEREAS,
their significant organizational and leadership talents have greatly enhanced
their community through the advocation and creation of economic opportunities,
assisting other florists to start businesses, conducting classes for Spelman
College in floriculture and entrepreneurship, serving as annual sponsor of the
United Male Chorus of Ellenwood, and supporting Poplar Springs Baptist Church as
well as other nonprofits and churches in the area; and
WHEREAS,
the United Male Chorus of Ellenwood is expressing its appreciation to these
awesome individuals with an evening of city-wide appreciation at the Poplar
Springs Baptist Church in Ellenwood, Georgia, on August 5, 2006;
and
WHEREAS,
this event is a celebration to honor the spirit of Christian love modeled by
James and Alice in every aspect of their lives and an opportunity to share in an
evening of song, encouragement, and appreciation of this outstanding couple;
and
WHEREAS,
James and Alice are outstanding community leaders and have contributed and
continue to contribute through their actions of love and strong commitment to
the teachings of Christ, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the
outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be
appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join to
commend James Bussey and Alice White-Bussey for their effective, unselfish, and
dedicated public service; congratulate them upon the grand occasion of this
celebration of their contributions and accomplishments; and extend to them 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 transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to James Bussey and Alice
White-Bussey.