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SR 452

RUMC Job Networking; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Albers

Senate Resolution 452 honors the RUMC Job Networking program for aiding over 90,000 job seekers since 1988, enhancing career development and community support.

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Bill Summary · SR 452

Summary of Senate Resolution 452 (SR 452)

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 452 (SR 452) aims to recognize and commend the RUMC Job Networking program, a ministry of Roswell United Methodist Church. The resolution highlights the program's significant contributions to job seekers in the metro Atlanta area since its inception in 1988.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Service: The resolution formally acknowledges the RUMC Job Networking program for its extensive support to over 90,000 individuals seeking employment, career changes, or re-entry into the workforce.
  • Program Details:
    • The program meets bi-monthly on the second and fourth Mondays, offering a comprehensive seven-hour session.
    • It is supported by over 155 volunteers, including business leaders, career coaches, human resources professionals, and recruiters.
  • Services Offered: RUMC Job Networking provides a variety of career development services, including:
    • Resume reviews
    • LinkedIn optimization
    • Interview preparation
    • Strategies for overcoming ageism in job searches
    • Stress management techniques
    • Networking opportunities through the Industry Guide Program
  • Job Fairs: The program has hosted numerous Mini-Job Fairs and bi-monthly meetings with employers, facilitating direct access to job opportunities for participants.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the program's role in empowering job seekers and strengthening communities. Its impact has been recognized through media features, including a segment on Diane Sawyer's ABC World News Tonight and a special hosted by Clark Howard on WSB-TV.

Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: March 24, 2025
  • Status: The resolution was read and adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2025.
  • Distribution: The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to RUMC Job Networking.

Conclusion

Senate Resolution 452 serves to honor the RUMC Job Networking program for its decades of dedicated service to job seekers in Georgia and beyond, reinforcing the importance of community support in professional development and employment opportunities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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