05 LC 98
0017
Senate
Resolution 12
By:
Senators Kemp of the 46th and Hudgens of the 47th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
William E. "Bubber" Wilkes for his exemplary public service; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
since 1973, Commissioner William E. Wilkes has enjoyed a successful career as a
self-employed farmer and has demonstrated his expertise and dedication to the
farming community through his service in numerous leadership positions such as
Chairman of the ASCS, Director of the Oconee County Farm Bureau, and President
of the Clarke-Oconee Cattleman's Association; and
WHEREAS,
Commissioner Wilkes has consistently exhibited his commitment to the betterment
of his community, serving on the Athens Chamber of Commerce, the Oconee County
Chamber of Commerce, and the Oconee County Board of Commissioners, a post he has
held since 1985; and
WHEREAS,
as a member of the Upper Oconee Water Basin Authority, the Upper Oconee Basin
Water Authority's Recreation Committee, and the Association County Commissioners
of Georgia Public Safety Committee, Commissioner Wilkes has helped to preserve
the natural resources of his community and protect its current and future
citizens; and
WHEREAS,
it is most fitting and proper for this body to recognize the contributions of
Commissioner William E. Wilkes, who has truly epitomized all that is best in a
public servant through his patience, hard work, and high ethical
standards.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
recognizing Commissioner William E. "Bubber" Wilkes for his many outstanding
contributions to Oconee and Athens-Clarke County and to the State of
Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Commissioner William E.
"Bubber" Wilkes.