08 LC 95
0404
Senate
Resolution 989
By:
Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Hudgens of the 47th and Murphy of the 27th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Ms. Dianne Long and recognizing her on the occasion of her retirement on
February 28, 2008; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Dianne Long has served as a merit system employee for the Georgia Department
of Agriculture since November 17, 1975; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Long has been a loyal and dedicated public servant, always helpful and
cheerful to the hundreds of Georgia citizens that contact the Georgia Department
of Agriculture each day; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Long has served with distinction as executive assistant to the Commissioner
of Agriculture and is always ready to accommodate each and every constituent's
request for meetings with the Commissioner; and
WHEREAS,
Commissioner Tommy Irvin has been heard to say that she is one of the most
faithful and dedicated employees he has working for him; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Long has two children, Tommy and LaTease, and two grandchildren, Courtney
and Avery, with whom she enjoys spending time; and
WHEREAS,
upon retirement she plans to take a trip to Canada, and she is looking forward
to not having to wake up at 4 A.M. each morning in order to reach the office by
6:30 A.M.; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Long is a tried and true University of Georgia Bulldog fan and supporter and
attends every football game, home and away; and
WHEREAS,
she will be missed by her many friends and colleagues at the Department of
Agriculture, and each wishes her well in her
retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Ms. Dianne Long for her loyal and dedicated service to the State of Georgia and the Department of Agriculture, recognize her on the occasion of her retirement, and wish her well in the years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Ms. Dianne Long for her loyal and dedicated service to the State of Georgia and the Department of Agriculture, recognize her on the occasion of her retirement, and wish her well in the years to come.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and
directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Dianne Long.