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Senate
Resolution 971
By:
Senators Wiles of the 37th, Thompson of the 33rd, Rogers of the 21st, Stoner of
the 6th and Hill of the 32nd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Linda Edwards; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Linda Edwards has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to
Cobb County and the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as
evidenced by 18 years of superlative service to Cobb County in the Board of
Commissioners office, the State Court´s office, the Parks and Recreation
Department, and the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court; and
WHEREAS,
her significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience
and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the
citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her
colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
she has received numerous awards and recognition for her outstanding work,
including her work with development of the customer service training program,
recognition as a Star employee, a certificate of commendation from the
Environmental Realities Development Symposium, the 1999, 2000, and 2005
Distinguished Performance Award for Cobb County employees, being recognized by
the Georgia Council of the Arts for operating an outstanding Grassroots Arts
Program Grant Agency for Cobb County, the Business Management Award of
Excellence for the Cobb County Civic Center, and her recognition for work with
research to locate victims due restitution funds in which she was instrumental
in the payout of over $400,000; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Linda Edwards for over 18 years of effective, unselfish, and dedicated public
service; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and extend
to her their 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 Linda Edwards.