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This resolution honors Gail Hirschorn Evans, a distinguished American journalist, author, and business executive, for her significant contributions to journalism, civic life, and mentorship in Georgia. The resolution highlights her pioneering career, which began in the 1960s working on congressional staffs and in the White House during the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration, where she helped create the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity and contributed to the 1965 Civil Rights Act. At CNN, she became the highest-ranking female executive, overseeing program development and talent booking, and later became an accomplished author focusing on women's workplace success. The resolution also recognizes her extensive philanthropic work, including serving on numerous boards such as the Society for Women's Health Research and the Atlanta Girls School, and her academic contributions as a visiting professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Furthermore, the resolution commends her for mentoring countless individuals and encouraging public service, ultimately expressing gratitude for her dedication to uplifting women and advancing equality in Georgia and beyond.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72121