Sam Olens - Attorney General

December 16, 2009/Marietta, GA – Sam Olens, Republican candidate for Attorney General, has been named the 2009 James L. Rhoden Jr. Visionary Philanthropist by the Board of The Community Foundation for Cobb County (CCF).

The award is voted on annually by the CCF Board of Directors to recognize and honor a Cobb business and community leader who makes significant contributions to our community through their gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

According the CCF, the nominees should be broadly recognized in Cobb County for their commitment to improving the quality of life for Cobb residents and meeting critical needs of the community as demonstrated by their leadership and/or service work for one or more of Cobb’s non-profit organizations, churches, temples, academic institutions, or community service organizations. Visionary leadership and influence in the business community is also a factor.

“Sam Olens exemplifies every aspect of this award. He works tirelessly for others and has been a major factor in all things positive in this community. We applaud him as a philanthropist and a friend,” said Sue Wootton, Executive Director, and Community Foundation for Cobb County.

Past recipients include: Jim Rhoden – 2003; Bob Elsberry, 2004; Robert Moultrie, 2005; Larry Freeman, 2006; Earl Smith, 2007 and Jerry Nix, 2008. This award is presented annually at the Cobb Chamber’s First Monday Breakfast meeting in December of each year.