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House
Resolution 2139
By:
Representative Reece of the
11th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Gene and Betty Hall; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Gene and Betty Hall have long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that they have played in leadership and their deep personal
commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, particularly the children
of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
they have diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of their
time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their community and state as
evidenced dramatically by their work as foster parents since November 1, 1982;
and
WHEREAS,
they have worked closely with the Chattooga County Department of Family and
Childrens Services and have cared for over 160 children over the years, many of
whom have been special needs children; and
WHEREAS,
it takes a special type of person to be a foster parent and to work with special
needs children, and those who undertake such work are worthy of our gratitude
and honor; and
WHEREAS,
their significant organizational and leadership talents, their remarkable
patience, their keen sense of vision, and their sensitivity to the needs of
their community have earned them the respect and admiration of their colleagues
and associates; and
WHEREAS,
they are persons of magnanimous strengths with unimpeachable reputations for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of
these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be appropriately
recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Gene and Betty Hall for their many years of efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his
community and state and extend to them their most sincere best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
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 Gene and
Betty Hall.