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House
Resolution 17
By:
Representative Powell of the
29th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the extraordinary career of Margie Fitzpatrick on the occasion of
her retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Fitzpatrick has been devoted to her work with the mentally and physically
disabled in her community for more than a quarter century; and
WHEREAS,
in the course of her career with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, also known
as Fine Finish, she helped to develop the community employment program, which
provides training and transportation to jobs that allow her clients to earn
their own money and, consequently, greatly increase their self-confidence;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Fitzpatrick has been an ardent advocate for the handicapped who takes pride
in their accomplishments and whose enthusiasm for her job has bettered the lives
of so many of her clients and increased awareness within her community of their
individual abilities and talents; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Fitzpatrick is highly esteemed by her colleagues for her commitment and her
expertise; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia is honored to have such a fine lady as one of its
citizens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing and commending Ms. Margie Fitzpatrick for her
outstanding career and extend their sincere congratulations and best wishes on
the occasion of her retirement.
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 Margie
Fitzpatrick.