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CONGRATULATIONS !!
MARY ANN SIKES
11 LC
94 5150
House
Resolution 1087
By:
Representative Golick of the
34
th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Mary Ann Sikes; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Mary Ann Sikes has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal
commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as
evidenced dramatically by her superlative service with the Vinings Historic
Preservation Society; and
WHEREAS,
as president of the Vinings Historic Preservation Society, Ms. Sikes began the
lengthy endeavor of preparing the society's nomination for the National Register
of Historic Places and, as a result of her commitment, the Pace House was added
to the National Register in 2009; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Sikes's significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable
patience and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the
needs of the citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration
of her colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Sikes has served with honor and distinction with the Vinings Historic
Preservation Society and her vision and unyielding commitment have set the
standard for public service; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately
recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend
Ms. Mary Ann Sikes for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public
service to the State of Georgia and extend to her 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 Ms. Mary Ann
Sikes.
Vinings Village Civic ClubMay Meeting
Our Elected Officials SpokeMonday, May 7, 2012 Annual reports from those elected to represent Vinings.
Those invited included State Senator Doug Stoner, State
Representatives Rich Golick and Sheila Jones, Commissioner Bob Ott, and
Tim Stoltz, Post 2 of Cobb County Board of Education. This is another annual service that the Vinings Village Civic Club has been providing to the Vinings Community for many years.
Judge Maria Golick
gave an enlightening program in April, describing
innovative programs in Cobb County’s Judicial system which save the
County money while providing justice, especially regarding drugs and
alcohol. She reminded us again of how fortunate we are to live in Cobb
County. Refreshments provided by
Susan Dalton, Elsa Duel and Shirley Greer, made the evening especially enjoyable.
New Officers for 22012-2013
President: Paul Zantzinger,
Vice President: Jane Mitchell,
Vice President: Bobbie Limardo,
Co-Vice Presidents: Wyn Engle and Betty Smith,
Secretary: Terry Blackwell,
Treasurer: Shelly Durrance.
Those who have volunteered to chair the various Committees are:
Beautification: MaryAnn Sikes
Finance:Jim Polk
Hospitality: Elsa Duel
House:Marion Blackwell
.
There are still some openings, where do your interests lie?
Our current President,
Heidi Hein
has had to return to Germany for an extended trip to care for her father, and
Tony Lazzaro,
1st Vice President, has agreed to fill in the remainder of her term. Our thoughts and prayers are with Heidi and her family.
Thanks to all the volunteers who help keep Vinings beautiful,
through our quarterly cleanups. The volunteeers who worked in April and
recounted their "adventures" over lunch at Mellow Mushroom were:
Debby
Bolt, Pauline and Ernie Carperos, Gene Harley, Jim Johnson, Tim Keiley,
Bobbie Limardo, Tony Lazzaro, Joe Naryka, Scott Sigler, and Lily McRae
with Mary Ann Sikes.
If you missed this one,next Cleanup of the Civic Club and Vinings Rotary will beJuly 21.
Susan Kendall
Branch Manager of the Vinings Library
, is
creating a picture history book of Vinings for Arcadia Press’ "Images of
America" series. She is looking for pictures of Vinings to include in
the book. Specifically pictures of interesting sites and events such as
old photos of summer residences, the stock car speedway, the golf
course, the ski slope, commercial establishments, the Boy Scout Camp and
black families who lived here. Please contact Susan at susan.kendall @ymail.com , or to see about including your pictures and memoirs in this book. (Photos can be scanned and returned.)
On a sad note,Ernie, subject of "Ernie Goes to School"
who was the Club’s only 4-legged "speaker" passed away recently. He will
be missed by many children, as well as hospital patients and nursing
home residents.
Mark your calendars:
June 4 - Spring Picnic
July 9 - Political Forum.
Both at the Vinings Pavilion
.
