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Senate Resolution 113
By: Senator Hooks of the 14th

A RESOLUTION


Congratulating Joanne Smalley upon her retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Joanne began her career with the Georgia Archives in 1975 as a clerk at the registration desk and was promoted to archivist a year later and ultimately to senior archivist; and

WHEREAS, over her 32 year career at the Georgia Archives, Joanne has witnessed the archives´s evolution to the modern, technological organization that it has become; and

WHEREAS, Joanne developed a thorough knowledge of the published reference resources in the archives library and an unmatched understanding of the current and historic structure of Georgia´s government; and

WHEREAS, Joanne is a skilled genealogical researcher who throughout her career has provided assistance to Georgia citizens seeking to trace their ancestry; and

WHEREAS, while Joanne is originally from New York, she takes great pride in being a naturalized Southerner, and her adopted home of Georgia is grateful for all her contributions to maintaining its history at the Georgia Archives.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Joanne on her retirement and thank her for all her contributions to the Georgia Archives over her 32 year career.

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