S*1259 Resolution, By Coleman
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BELIEVERS AND ACHIEVERS OF
 FAIRFIELD COUNTY ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR WORK SUPPORTING THE YOUTH IN FAIRFIELD
 COUNTY.

   04/21/16  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 6)

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BELIEVERS AND ACHIEVERS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR WORK SUPPORTING THE YOUTH IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

Whereas, Believers and Achievers of Fairfield County is a diverse group of citizens who saw a need to provide support for the youth of Fairfield County by providing positive activities and programs; and

Whereas, founded May 3, 2013 by Mr. Darreyl Davis, Believers and Achievers is comprised of individuals who realized that they could accomplish more together, as a cooperative enterprise; and

Whereas, Believers and Achievers' mission is to support the youth of Fairfield County by providing positive activities, events, and programs that will provide positive adult role models and mentoring and impact the quality of life of the participants and citizens of Fairfield County; and

Whereas, since its inception, Believers and Achievers has participated in numerous community service activities, including nursing home visits, State House tours, the Reading Counts Challenge, candlelight vigils, basketball league, a senior citizen fan drive, and Christmas gifts for special needs classes at local elementary schools. Most recently, the group sponsored the first Saint Patrick's Day parade in Fairfield County and helped secure sponsors for the roof repair at the Pine Tree Playhouse; and

Whereas, current board members include Darreyl Davis, Keeon Watkins, Terry Killian, Shamieka Johnson Sims, Albertha Woodard, Tamika Davis, Sonya Kennedy, Keryn Isenhoward, and William Frick. The board is assisted by the planning committee members: Michael White, Lekwan Rabb, Terry Milton, Keeon Watkins, Mamie Gibson, John Gibson, Belva Bush Belton, Felicia Alexander, Albertha Woodard, Darreyl Davis, and Elaine Davis; and

Whereas, the members of the Senate are grateful for the impact this organization is having on the lives of young people and wish them much success in all their future endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Believers and Achievers of Fairfield County organization for their work supporting the youth in Fairfield County.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Darreyl Davis, President of Believers and Achievers.