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07 LC 36 0760
House Resolution 751
By: Representatives Fludd of the 66th, Lakly of the 72nd, Jordan of the 77th, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, and Yates of the 73rd

A RESOLUTION


Commending the Fayette County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Fayette County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will celebrate its tenth anniversary and hold its tenth annual Freedom Fund Banquet on November 3, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the Freedom Fund Banquet honors those who have given outstanding service to the organization and the community; and

WHEREAS, since it was chartered on January 17, 1997, the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP has been intricately involved in the social, political, economic, and religious development of Fayette County; and

WHEREAS, under a succession of able and committed leaders, including its former presidents Reverend Dale Foster, Reverend Edward Johnson, Jr., and Wanda Robins, and its current president, Phyllis Blake, the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP has been a responsible and effective vehicle for positive change in the community; and

WHEREAS, consistently committed to the pursuit of justice and equality, the leadership and members of the Fayette County Branch work with unparalleled dedication to make Fayette County a better place to live; and

WHEREAS, this body wishes to express its appreciation to the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP for providing leadership and service to the Fayette community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP for its ten years of outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state and join in celebrating the annual Freedom Fund Banquet.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP.