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Senate
Resolution 977
By:
Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Cheryl Ruffer; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
The Townelaker
magazine each month recognizes a local
person that exemplifies the qualities of a pathfinder, someone that is leading
the way and trying to make the community the best it can be; and
WHEREAS,
Cheryl Ruffer was recognized by
The Townelaker
magazine as Pathfinder of the Month for
April 2007; and
WHEREAS,
Cheryl and her husband, Bruce, along with their children, Jackson and Rachel,
moved to Canton, Georgia, in July of 2003, and since that time, Cheryl has
become a leader in the community, making a difference on a daily basis and
reaching out to those in need; and
WHEREAS,
this foster parent began her community involvement by volunteering in her local
Salvation Army thrift store before becoming involved with MUST Ministries,
making weekly bread runs and collecting supplies for the Give A Kid A Chance
outreach program; and
WHEREAS,
she has played an integral role in starting such programs as the Liberty Hill
Church Thanksgiving outreach feast for the local Hispanic community; the feast
provides a free meal for more than 300 area residents; and
WHEREAS,
Cheryl Ruffer, a champion of the underdog who thinks of every human being as a
precious child of God, is a role model with an incredibly giving heart;
and
WHEREAS,
she not only volunteers with big organizations but she is ready and willing to
help everyday individuals, her neighbors, or even strangers, and thereby, Cheryl
exemplifies the true sense of giving of oneself to
others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend and congratulate Cheryl Ruffer on being recognized by The Townelaker magazine as Pathfinder of the Month for April 2007 and express to her their appreciation for her selfless contributions to her community and this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend and congratulate Cheryl Ruffer on being recognized by The Townelaker magazine as Pathfinder of the Month for April 2007 and express to her their appreciation for her selfless contributions to her community and this state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Cheryl Ruffer.