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06 LC 18 5529

House Resolution 2014

By: Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Porter of the 143rd, Coleman of the 144th, Warren of the 122nd, Kidd of the 115th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending Jimmy Skipper; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Jimmy Skipper has long been recognized by the citizens of Americus and Sumter County for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his many years of superlative service as member of this body from 1990 through 2004 and as majority leader; and

WHEREAS, this native son of Sumter County demonstrated during his service in this body the level of leadership ideally expected of elected officials, and of members of the House of Representatives in particular; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of his community have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Jimmy Skipper for his many years of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Jimmy Skipper.