07 LC
37 0452
Senate
Resolution 469
By:
Senator Rogers of the 21st
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Dr. Michael Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Sharon O'Prey wanted her daughter, Adrienne, to have typical teenage experiences
in spite of her cognitive disability, including the satisfaction of having a
job; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Michael Williams agreed to participate in Adrienne's development program by
having Adrienne work in his orthodontist office as a volunteer; and
WHEREAS,
the doctor and his staff soon discovered more tasks Adrienne could perform and
trained her in a variety of jobs in the office; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Williams was sufficiently impressed with Adrienne's work ethic and progress
that he hired her as a part-time employee to work three days per week;
and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Williams has exhibited extraordinary insight into the value of providing
this opportunity for Adrienne and demonstrating his belief that everyone can be
a productive contributor to the community.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Dr. Michael Williams for his generosity of spirit and demonstrating his belief
in the value of every member of the community.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Michael Williams.