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06 LC 97 0132
Senate Resolution 739
By: Senator Harp of the 29th


A RESOLUTION

Commending Ms. Kimberly Wilson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Kimberly Wilson is the state recipient of the 2005 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), the first program of its type in the nation to honor outstanding students in postsecondary technical colleges; and

WHEREAS, GOAL brings together businesses, government, and industry leaders with the state's technical colleges to celebrate technical education's vital impact on Georgia's workplace, prosperity, and future; and

WHEREAS, for more than 34 years, the GOAL program has served as an excellent example of a true partnership among businesses, industry, and education; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wilson was selected from among 37 local technical college GOAL winners who have demonstrated excellent academic and leadership ability at their respective technical colleges; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wilson is a business office technology student from Augusta Technical College who has been highly active as a volunteer and member in such organizations as the National Association of Legal Assistants, the Military Family Readiness Group, the Parent-Teacher Association, and the Future Business Leaders of America, and as corresponding secretary for the International Association of Administrative Professionals; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wilson will serve as ambassador for technical education in Georgia, representing more than 155,000 students benefiting from technical education programs throughout the state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Ms. Kimberly Wilson for her outstanding achievements and her efforts to promote technical education in Georgia and convey their congratulations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Kimberly Wilson.