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Recognizing and commending Dr. Kenneth R. Allen; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Kenneth R. Allen has served the State of Georgia and the citizens of Cobb and Bartow counties for 33 years as a dedicated educator who has held positions as a classroom teacher, vocational supervisor, professor, and president; and

WHEREAS, he has been a committed advocate and proponent of technical education and has been a leader in the efforts to develop excellent programs for Georgians seeking training in applied fields as adult members of the work force; and

WHEREAS, he has faithfully served as the founding president of North Metro Technical College for the last 15 years; and

WHEREAS, he provided the vision for the Cobb Education Consortium which has presented seamless educational options for all students and strengthened career development for the faculty and staff; and

WHEREAS, he has given unselfishly of his time as a mentor to others, and the considerable accomplishments of this influential educator will be forever remembered by his colleagues and countless Georgians whose futures are brighter because of his leadership.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Kenneth R. Allen for his progressive educational initiatives that will impact the lives of Georgians for years to come and convey to him their heartiest best wishes on his retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Kenneth R. Allen.