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04 LC 99 0940
Senate Resolution
1199
By: Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Brown of the 26th, Blitch of the 7th, Dean of the 31st, Thompson of the 33rd and others
By: Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Brown of the 26th, Blitch of the 7th, Dean of the 31st, Thompson of the 33rd and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Honorable Connie Stokes; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Connie Stokes was first elected to the Georgia General Assembly´s Senate in 1994 and she has capably represented her constituents, her family, and this state with honor and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stokes is a successful and enterprising businesswoman practicing in real estate and is a distinguished former president of the Women´s Council of National Association of Real Estate Brokers; and
WHEREAS, as a state senator, Ms. Stokes lends her strong voice and tenacious support in the call for proper and affordable housing for all Georgians and is a tireless advocate on behalf of everyday citizens trying to realize the American dream of home ownership; and
WHEREAS, as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services and Governor Roy Barnes´s Senate Floor Leader, her superior leadership skills allowed her to lead the fight to ensure the availability of quality, affordable health care for all the residents of this state; and
WHEREAS, she has also dutifully and skillfully served as a member of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, and the Senate Special Judiciary Committee and time and again has sponsored or cosponsored legislation that has had a significant and positive impact upon the lives of those living and working in this state; and
WHEREAS, she is a dedicated member of the American Red Cross Advisory Board, the Women´s Resource Center to End Domestic Abuse Board, the International Women´s Forum, and the National Congress of Black Women; and
WHEREAS, she is a graduate of the Georgia State University School of Business and is married to the love of her life, Dr. James A. Stokes, and together they share a loving devotion for their three sons and their glorious grandson, Aiden.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the Honorable Connie Stokes for her selfless service to this state and its citizens and recognize her as one of the foremost advocates and experts of health care issues in this state and express their best wishes for future success 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 the Honorable Connie Stokes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Connie Stokes was first elected to the Georgia General Assembly´s Senate in 1994 and she has capably represented her constituents, her family, and this state with honor and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stokes is a successful and enterprising businesswoman practicing in real estate and is a distinguished former president of the Women´s Council of National Association of Real Estate Brokers; and
WHEREAS, as a state senator, Ms. Stokes lends her strong voice and tenacious support in the call for proper and affordable housing for all Georgians and is a tireless advocate on behalf of everyday citizens trying to realize the American dream of home ownership; and
WHEREAS, as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services and Governor Roy Barnes´s Senate Floor Leader, her superior leadership skills allowed her to lead the fight to ensure the availability of quality, affordable health care for all the residents of this state; and
WHEREAS, she has also dutifully and skillfully served as a member of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, and the Senate Special Judiciary Committee and time and again has sponsored or cosponsored legislation that has had a significant and positive impact upon the lives of those living and working in this state; and
WHEREAS, she is a dedicated member of the American Red Cross Advisory Board, the Women´s Resource Center to End Domestic Abuse Board, the International Women´s Forum, and the National Congress of Black Women; and
WHEREAS, she is a graduate of the Georgia State University School of Business and is married to the love of her life, Dr. James A. Stokes, and together they share a loving devotion for their three sons and their glorious grandson, Aiden.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the Honorable Connie Stokes for her selfless service to this state and its citizens and recognize her as one of the foremost advocates and experts of health care issues in this state and express their best wishes for future success 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 the Honorable Connie Stokes.