Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Agenda Item Summary: Item #15-0256
MEETING DATE:
4-1-15
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PROCLAMATIONS FOR SPREADING ON THE MINUTES.
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PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "ATLANTA HEALTHCARE, MUSIC AND GOSPEL FESTIVAL APPRECIATION
DAY." (GARNER)
MARCH 19, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "LEADERSHIP NORTH FULTON - GOVERNMENT DAY." (HAUSMANN)
MARCH 19, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "HOWARD UNIVERSITY 48TH CHARTER DAY." (GARNER)
MARCH 21, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "FOREVERFAMILY, INC. APPRECIATION DAY." (GARNER)
MARCH 22, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "REVEREND DR. J. ALLEN MILNER APPRECIATION DAY." (EAVES)
MARCH 28, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "EAGLE SCOUT CONNER ELLSWORTH CLARK APPRECIATION DAY." (EAVES)
MARCH 28, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING " EAGLE SCOUT WARREN MILLS CHERRY APPRECIATION DAY."
(HAUSMANN)
MARCH 29, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "EAGLE SCOUT AMAAN MITHA APPRECIATION DAY." (HAUSMANN)
MARCH 29, 20155
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING " REVEREND JAMES H. SIMS JR. APPRECIATION DAY." (EAVES)
MARCH 29, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "EAGLE SCOUT CHASE THOMAS CLARK APPRECIATION DAY." (EAVES)
MARCH 29, 2015
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "EAGLE SCOUT TYLER JAMES WILSON APPRECIATION DAY." (EAVES)
MARCH 30, 2015
WHEREAS, Dr. Riki Brooks and the organizers of the 2015 Atlanta
Healthcare, Music and Gospel Fest recently announced the
dates of their J Olh annual event; and
WHEREAS, the Atlanta Healthcare, Music and Gospel Festival, will held at
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WHEREAS, promises to elevate your spirit while educating your mind,
body and soul with an array of music concert, health care
workshops and training, youth activities and financial and
literacy empowerment workshops; and
WHEREAS, this two-day musical extravaganza is designed for the entire
community, businesses and families and includes an afternoon
of fun, food, refreshments and live entertainment, as well as
health care partners and guest speakers; and
WHEREAS, highlights for this year's festival include awards and
performances by Gramrny Award winning artist, .Tody Watley,
R & B soul artist, Tank ancl soul artist Bobby Valentino, as
well as Latin American performer Salvador;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of
Commissioners of Fulton County recognizes the work of the Atlanta Health
Care, Music and Gospel Festival organizers and their contributions Lo their
community does hereby proclaim Thursday, March 19, 2015, as
"ATLANTA HEALTHCARE, MUS1C AND GOSPEL FESTIVAL
APPRECIATION DAY" in Fulton County, Georgia.
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Leadership North Fulton identifies and develops leaders by promoting
community awareness, instilling civic responsibility, and building
relationships; and
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Since 1989, more than 600 leaders from business, nonprofit, and
government sectors have graduated from Leadership North Fulton
including corporate chief executive officers and executives, mayors, city
council members, fire and police chiefs, school principals. and nonprofit
executi ve directors; and
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Leadership North Fulton is a six-month program sponsored by the
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and
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Leadership North Fulton class members learn to enhance their leadership
skills in the areas of organizational and group dynamics, conflict
mediation, communication, diversity, change management, and are
introduced to these issues by visiting government agencies, economic
development centers, judicial and detention facilities, non-profit
organizations, educational institutions, and health care centers; and
WHEREAS,
Participants in Leadership North Fulton Class of2015 are: Samir
Abdullah! , Mikey Stephens, Cory Arnwine, Coty Thigpen, Rose
Burton, Wes Turner, Jim Cheatham, Adriana West, Cam Crow, Rich
DiPietro, Lara Dolan, Joe Englert, Tracey Grace, Rusty Grant. Adrienne
Hershey, Kimberly Jackson, Karin Mahmoocli, Matt McCoun, Dave
iVlceulloch, Don McKinney, Christy Robinson, William Rutherford,
Debbie Ryals, Jason Sleeman, and Kindra Smith;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Rh"'SOLVED, That the Board Of Commissioners of
FultonCounty commends Leadership North Fulton for its commitment to building strong
leaders in rhecornmunity, congratulates the organization's Class of 2015 on their
completion ofthe program, and does hereby proclaim Thursday, March 19,2015, as
"LEADERSHIP NORTH FULTON.- GOVERNMENT DAY" in Fulton County,
Georgia.
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WHEREA.S, Howard University was founded in "1867 and is a private research
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WHEREA.S, Howard University's motto Veri/as et Utilitas, Truth and Service,
represent a key part of the school's identity asa learning ground where
more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students dedicate hundreds
of hours each year to service locally, around the nation and in far-flung
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WHEREAS, Howard University is located two miles from the United States Capitol
where many students are given the opportunity to intern, and where
scores. of alumni shape national and foreign policy; and
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WHEREAS, Howard University offers programs of exemplary quality positioning
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be identified as the first Historically Black College and Universities
(HBCU) to become a top-50 research university as it continues its rich
traditions of leadership and service to underserved communities
nationally and abroad; and
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Howard University's rich history has an enduring commitment to the
education and advancement ofunderrepresented populations in America
and the global community with an unique mission of representing an
unwavering commitment to its core values of leadership, excellence,
truth and service; and
WHEREAS, three Atlanta .Mayors are.graduates of the historical Howard University,
MayorsKnsim Reed, Shirley Franklin and Andrew Young; and
WHEREAS, the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta (HUACA) will celebrate
Howard University's 148 years-of outstanding service by hosting a
Charter Day Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser featuring its own
internationally acclaimed Howard University Gospel Choir;
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NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, That
the Board of Commissioners
of Fulton County recognizes Howard University for its exemplary academics and joins
the HUACA as theycelebrate their '1 48,h Charter Day and does hereby proclaim
Saturday, March 21, 2015, as "HOWARD UNIVERSITY 148'h CHARTER DAY" in
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WHEREAS,
Foreverfamily Inc. works 10 ensure thai, 110 matter what the
circumstances, all children have the opportunity to be surrounded by the
love of family. Our organization focuses on providing services to
children with incarcerated parents and their families; and
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Foreverfamily, Inc. serves the most marginalized children ill our societythose with an incarcerated parent or parents - by supporting the children,
their parents, caregivers and extended family members as they work to
remain it family; and
WHEREAS,. Poreverfamily, Inc. offers support services to parents to help them
strengthen family bonds through parent education, regular visitation with
their children during the period of incarceration, re-entry assistance and
provides help for those who care for the children during the parent's
absence through the Guardian Angels SUPPOIt Group; and
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WHEREAS, Foreverfamily, Jnc. has several programs designed to nurture children
socially, emotionally, and educationally in an enriching environment that
includes of anafter-school program, a teen leadership program,
intergenerational mentoring, as well as a summer camp that increases
personal and cultural enrichment; and
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WHEREAS, the sum impact of Foreverfamily's work, though less scientifically
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measurable, is the inspiration Foreverfamily gives children to become
successful adults, the added strength Foreverfamily gi ves to their
caregivers to raise them with love, and the hope Foreverfamily gives to
their parents for a better life for themselves and their children;
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NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,That
the Board of Cornmissioners
of Fulton County recognizes the contributions and impact of Foreverfamily, Inc, for
children and families' needing assistance and does hereby proclaim Sunday, March 22,
2015, as "FOREVERFAMILY, INC. APPRECIATiON DAY" in Fulton County,
Georgia.
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WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. .r. Allen Milner, Sr. is the holder of Masters and Doctorate degrees
from the Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological
Center- and is the founder and senior pastor of the Chapel of Christian Love
BaptisrChureh, a church known for loving members and outreach to the poor
and the homeless; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Milner is the founder and President of Community Concerns, Inc. and
Executive Director of Odyssey Ill, where he leads this non-profit organization in
the provision of a multitude of services for impoverished and homeless
individuals and families; and
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Dr. Milner recognized the growing number of women and children experiencing
homelessncss, whichled his organization, Community Concerns to lease! 5
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apartments to provide.transitional housi.ng for single mothers and their children,
and as many more women began coming to the organization for assistance, Dr.
Milner retrofitted Odyssey III to house unaccompanied women; end
WHEREAS, after Dr. Milner opened a ten-unit apartment building 10 provide a singleoccupant room facility as permanent housing for women. it became apparent that
there were many families being separated by hornelessness as husbands and sons
over the age of 12 were being housed in shelters for men while wives and their
other children were being housed in shelters for women, which prompted
Community concerns to collaborate with Atlanta and Fulton County 10 open
Odyssey Villas, a 42-unit complex to provide permanent, supportive housing for
married couples with children who were experiencing homelessncss; and
WHEREAS, under Dr. Milner's leadership more than 2000 people have moved frorn
hornelessness to permanent homes; and
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WHEREAS, Dr. Milner acted as convener of Mayor Shirley Franklin's Faith Based
Roundtable over her two terms, served as president of the Concerned Black
Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta .. worked as treasurer for Reverend Dr. Joseph E.
Lowery's human activist organization, the People's Agenda and served as a
commissioner on the Regional Commission on Homelessness;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
That the Board of Commissioners of
Fulton County congratulates Reverend Dr. J. Allen Milner on the occasion
70'11 birthday.
commends him for his love and committed service to men, women and children experiencing
homelessness and does hereby proclaim Saturday, March 28, 2015, as "REVEREND DR. J.
ALLEN MILNER APPRECIATION DAY" in FUlton County, Georgia.
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young men to achieve the objecri ves of strong character, personal fitness
and good Citizenship, with an elite group of Boy Scouts earning the rank
of Eagle Scout, signifying dedication and detennination 1\J excel in both
scholastic and Scouting endeavors; and
WHEREAS. Conner Ellsworth Clark is member of Boy Scout Troop 629 and a
sophomore at Mr. Pisgah Christian School where he is the co-captain lor
the Varsity Cross Country le".111, a Varsity Soccer player and a member of
Future Business Leaders of America; and
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including being a member ofthe National Honor Society and serving u
Chaplain Aide for his Scout Troop; and
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WHEREAS, Conner Ellsworth Clark has satisfied the strenuous requirements
necessary to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, including organizing and
leading a ream to re-paint an outdoor map of tilt: United Slates (27 x 1 S
feet) at Mount Pisgah Christian School on the asphalt play area to be used
as a tool by the elementary students io help them be I no;':': involved when
learning about the United States and geography; and
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WHEREAS, Conner Ellsworth Clark will be recognized by friends, family and
fellow Boy Scouts l-or his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scour during a
Court of Honor Ceremony on' Saturday, March 28, 2015;
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the Board of Comrnissioners
of Fulton ('OHIllY commends the efforts of Conner Ellsworth Clark for his outstanding
work on behalf of Scouting and the community at large, congratulates him on the
occasion of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and does hereby proclaim Saturday,
March 28, 2015, as "EAGLE SCOUT CONNER ELLSWORTH CLARK
APPREC1ATIONDA¥" in Fulton County, Georgia.
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and good citizenship, with an elite group of Boy Scouts earning the rank
of Eagle Scout, signifying dedication and determination to excel in both
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WHEREAS, Warren Mills Cherry is a member of Boy Scout Troop 10 and attends
Alpharetta High School where he is a Varsity Letterman for the football
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WHEREAS, Warren Mills Cherry has excelled in many areas, with achievements
including being a member of the Spanish National Honor Society and
being a four lime recipient of the Student of the Year Award; and
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WHEREAS, Warren Mills Cherry has satisfied the strenuous requirements necessary
to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, which included leading a team of
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Boy Scouts for his attainment of'the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court
of Honor Ceremony on Saturday, March 29,2015
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NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,That
the Board of Commissioners
of Fulton COUJ11y commends the efforts of Warren Mills Cherry for his outstanding work
on behalf of Scouting and the community at large, congratulates him on the occasion of
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and does hereby proclaim Saturday, March 29, 2015,
as "EAGLE SCOUT WARREN MlLLS CHERRY APPRECIATION DAY" in
Fulton County, Georgia.
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Amaan Mitha is member of Boy Scout Troop 3'143 and a senior at
Chattahoochee High School where he is a member of the Varsity football
team, the Aga Khan foundation Club and the FCA Club; and
WHEREAS, Amaan Mitha has excelled in many areas, with achievements including
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being listed on the Honor Roll in 2014 ane! 2015 ane! being recognized us
a Scholar Athlete Recipient in 2013, 2014, and 2015; and
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WHEREAS, Amaan Mitha has satisfied the strenuous requirements necessary to attain
the rank of Eagle Scout, including the construction of a weather proof
roof to protect an expensive police golf cart and other important items
belonging to Chattahoochee High School to in order to reduce
unnecessary maintenance and which will result in significant savings for
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WHEREAS, Amaan Mitha will be recognized by friends, family and fellow Boy
Scouts for his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout during a
Court of Honor Ceremony on Sunday, March 29,2015 at Johns Creek
United Methodist Church;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Commissioners
of Fulton County commends the efforts of Arnaan Mitha for his outstanding work on
behalf of Scouting and the community at large, congratulates him on the occasion of
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and does hereby proclaim Sunday, March 29, 20 15,
as "EAGLE SCOUT AMAAN MITHA APPRECIATION DAY" in Fulton County,
Georgia.
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after giving his life (0 the Lord, Reverend James 1-1. Sims, Jr.
ordained ill the ministry at the age of eighteen, and began his
pastorate at the age of nineteen; and
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Reverend Sims has pastored at churches throughout Georgia
including Rucker Memorial Baptist Church in Gainesville,
Georgia, Central Baptist Church in August", Georgia,
Summerville Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, and Greater
Young Zion Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia where he
ministered with zeal, taught with authority, and preached under
an undeniable anoiruiug, and
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Reverend Sims has served as pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church, in Atlanta, Georgia for 40 years, leading his congregation
into many challenging and rewarding areas of Christian service; and
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a leader, visionary, and humanitarian, one of Reverend Sims 1110s1
salient leadership endeavors has been the completion
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former Linda Mays and is the father Janel, Sarah, and Mieki Jarnela
and James Michael; and
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guided by the strong Hand of God, a keen Vision, a "tough" faith, ~
tenacious stamina, and supported by {he unity and love of'n "tried"
and dedicated congregation. Reverend James H. Sims. Jr. shall
continue to scale lofty pinnacles of faithful service in the vineyard of
God;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, Tlwt
the Board of Commissioners of
fulton County join the congregation of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in celebrating the
retirement ofRcverend James H. Sims, Jr. alter 40 years of service and does hereby proclaim
Sunday, March 29,20 l5 as "REVEREND JAMES H. SiMS, JR. APPRECIATION
DAY" in Fulton County, Georgia.
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and good citizenship, with an elite group of Boy Scouts earning the :'"r;K
of Eagle Scout, signifying dedication and determination to excel in Doth
scholastic and Scouting endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Chase Thomas Clark is member of Boy Scout Troop 629 and a
sophomore at Mt. Pisgah Christian School where he plays Varsity
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Football and is a member of the National Honor Society and a member of
Future Business Leaders of America; and
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WHEREAS, Chase Thomas Clark has excelled in many areas, with achievements
including being a member ofthe National Honor Society and W(lS named
North Fulton/Forsyth Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Game;
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WHEREAS, Chase Thomas Clark has satisfied the strenuous requirements
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to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, including organizing and leading ? team
in building four, 4' long portable benches tor Mount Pisgah Christian
Sdl001 to be placed in the Learning Garden to be used by lower school
students providing them a place to sit while working in the Garden; and
WHEREAS, Chase Thomas Clark will be recognized by friends, family o',l;i
fellow Boy Scouts for his attainment of the rank of Eagle SJ.:Cl!1 during a
COUli of Ilonor Ceremony on Sunday, March 29. 2015;
NOW, IT1EREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, 111anhe Board cfCornmissioners
of Fulton County commendsthe efforts-of Chase. Thomas Clark for his outstanding \','O;'K
on behalf of Scouting and the community at large, congratulates him on the occasion of
achieving the rank of Eagle SC01.I!, and does hereby proclaim Sunday, March 29: 20! 5,
as "EAGLE SCOUT CHASE THOMAS CLARI":: A.)~PRECrAnON DAY" in
Fulton County, Georgia.
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WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America began in 1910 for the purpose of training
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and good citizenship, with an elite group of Boy Scouts earning the rank
of Eagle Scout, signifying dedication and deterrnmation to excel in both
scholastic and Scouring endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Tyler James Wilson is member ofBoy Seoul Troop 629 and is a junior
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Mount Pisgah Christian School where he serves a Church volunteer, is
member of the Chapel ream and is an independent Conrructor in
Technical Ministries at Mount Pisgah UlVfC; and
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Tyler James Wilson has excelled in many areas of scouting, with
achievements including serving as Troop Historian; and
WHEREAS, Tyler James Wilson has satisfied the strenuous requirements necessary to
attain the rank of Eagle Scout, including leading a group ofvolunteers il~
donating their voices and to record Bible stories for the youth of the
Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church's Children's and Special Needs
Ministry; and
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WHEREAS, Tyler James Wilson will be recognized by mends, family and
fellow Boy SCOll!~ for his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout during a
Court of Honor Ceremony Oil Monday March 30,2015;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, That
the Board of Commissioners
of Fulton County commends the efforts of Tyler James Wilson for his outstanding work
on behalf of Scouting and the community at large, congratulates him on the occasion of
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and docs hereby proclaim Monday, March 30,2015,
as ""EAGLE SCOUT TYLER JAMES WILSON APPRECIATION DAY" in Fulton
County, Georgia.
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