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GA SR947
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Joshua McKoon
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AI Summary
- Commends the Georgia Association of Paralegals for its leadership and congratulates it on receiving three National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) Awards of Distinction in October 2015: 1st Place for Top Referrals by a Local Association, President's Award for Meeting the PACE Challenge, and President's Award for Meeting the PCCE Challenge
- Recognizes the organization's history, founded in 1973 as the "Atlanta Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.," with the purpose of enhancing the role of paralegals, improving their working conditions, and maintaining relationships with state bar associations
- Highlights individual member achievements, including Stephanie Jackson receiving the PCCE Scholarship in 2015, Kathy Winkleman being named NFPA Records Coordinator, and Melody Cox publishing an article in The Paralegal Reporter
- Acknowledges the organization's community service efforts in 2015, including pro bono work through the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, participation in Mad Housers, a winter clothing drive, Hands on Atlanta Day at Cascade Elementary, and creating personal care bags for the homeless
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Paralegals
Legislative Description
Georgia Association of Paralegals; commend
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/11/2016
Full Bill Text
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