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Senate
Resolution 221
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Maria Kent; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Maria Kent is an inspiration to her fellow staff, exemplifying a combination of
managerial finesse, sensitive customer service, and a level of candor rarely
found in today's competitive workplace; and
WHEREAS,
Maria Kent was awarded with the James H. Blanchard Leadership Award by the
Synovus Financial Corporation at its 2007 Chairman's Awards; and
WHEREAS,
Synovus Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company based
in Columbus with more than $30 billion in assets; and
WHEREAS,
the Chairman's Award recipients are chosen from nominations submitted by team
members throughout the company's five state banking network, and each award
honoree receives a $1,000 cash award, while a $1,000 donation is made to the
Jack Parker Scholarship Foundation; and
WHEREAS,
Maria Kent was recognized for her collaborative decision making delivered with
compassion for her team members and clients; and
WHEREAS,
the Blanchard Leadership Award is given to individuals who show the greatest use
of leadership and interpersonal skills like teamwork; and
WHEREAS,
Maria Kent has earned the esteem of her colleagues and has brought honor to her
family, community, and the State of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Maria Kent for her outstanding leadership and congratulate her on being awarded
the James H. Blanchard Leadership Award.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Maria Kent.