Georgia SR 349: Mayfield, Myrtle; recognize

Bill Text

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Senate Resolution 349
By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st, Jones of the
10th, Butler of the 55th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Myrtle Mayfield; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, Myrtle Mayfield has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the2
vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare3
of the citizens of Georgia; and4
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,5
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state, as evidenced6
dramatically by her superlative service with the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)7
DeKalb Section; and8
WHEREAS, in her 28 years of service with the NCNW DeKalb Section, she has served in9
numerous leadership positions, including first vice president/program chair, second vice10
president/membership chair, financial secretary, and more; and11
WHEREAS, she has assisted with the packaging and distribution of food given through the12
DeKalb YMCA during the COVID-19 pandemic, initiated a program to raise funds and13
clothing for Africare, and further served as a member of both Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority14
Inc. and the National African American RV'ers Association; and15

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WHEREAS, Myrtle's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience16
and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state17
have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and18
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for19
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and20
WHEREAS, Myrtle has served with honor and distinction with the NCNW DeKalb Section,21
and her vision and unyielding commitment to helping people in need have set the standard22
for civic service; and23
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this24
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26
recognize and commend Myrtle Mayfield for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated27
service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health28
and happiness.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Myrtle Mayfield.31