"It has

been an honor and a pleasure to do so. I truly have enjoyed and appreciated

this opportunity to render public service. I look forward with much anticipation

to the fourth year of my term.

"My major

focus as a member of the Board of Commissioners has been to ensure that

the county is fiscally sound," she said. "The citizens need

to know that their government is managing their tax dollars efficiently

and responsibly. That goal has been achieved with the help of the entire

Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The Finance Department has recently

advised that the county should end 2001 with over a $100 million fund

balance.

"In addition

to focusing on the fiscal health of the county, I have worked with my

colleagues to assure equal representation for all citizens. I have taken

all the necessary steps to consider each issue on the facts and merit,

not as black or white, north or south, or Republican or Democrat. This

has allowed me to serve Fulton County as one county. I hope that in so

doing I have made a worthwhile contribution.

"Public

service is a privilege," she said, "and I am pleased to have

had the opportunity to serve the citizens of Fulton County. It is with

a heavy heart that I have made the determination at this time to bring

my tenure as a member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to an

end with the completion of this term.

"I want

to thank my supporters, including my family, friends, coworkers and staff.

Their unfailing support has been and continues to be critical to my success.

Also, I want to especially acknowledge Beers Construction Company for

so generously giving me the time to serve my community. I hope that other

corporations will follow the lead of Beers Construction Company and allow

their employees an opportunity to become public servants.

"I must

thank the citizens of this wonderful county for allowing me to represent

their interests."

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