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Senate
Resolution 1321
By:
Senators Heath of the 31st, Smith of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Hudgens of
the 47th, Starr of the 44th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Honorable Bill Cummings; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Honorable Bill Cummings has served with unparalleled ability as a member of the
House of Representatives since 1981; and
WHEREAS,
this dynamic and powerful public servant has faithfully represented the citizens
of Bartow, Floyd and Polk counties with great distinction, dedication, and
ability; and
WHEREAS,
his consistently thorough consideration of the issues presented to the General
Assembly and his integrity and reliability have rightfully earned him the honor,
respect, and trust of his colleagues over the years and were properly reflected
in his committee responsibilities which include his current service as a member
of the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Committee on Retirement, and
the House Committee on Ways and Means and his former service, for almost two
decades, as chairman of the House Committee on Retirement; and
WHEREAS,
in his legislative committee assignments, he consistently demonstrates a solid
commitment to the careful study of sensitive issues and proposed solutions and
maintains a reputation as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions are
governed by the rules of honesty and fair play; and
WHEREAS,
during his tenure in office, the gentleman from the 16th District has exhibited
the level of political activism and unselfish leadership ideally expected of
public trustees in an effective, representative democracy, and his stewardship
in the House of Representatives has been marked by unmatched dignity, grace, and
wisdom; and
WHEREAS,
his creative leadership and his thoughtful sensitivity with respect to complex
social and political matters, and especially his ability to work behind the
scenes and build coalitions and consensus, have received the approval and
applause of his peers who hold him in such high regard; and
WHEREAS,
his foresight and forthright determination have brought unparalleled progress
and a sense of destiny to the citizens of his district and the State of Georgia
and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body, most
especially those to whom he so freely imparted advice, encouragement, and
friendship and who regard him with much admiration and respect, pay appropriate
tribute to one of their finest, most distinguished, and most colorful colleagues
for the many years of impartial, well-reasoned, and enlightened service he has
rendered on behalf of this state and its citizens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
unanimously honor and commend their most outstanding colleague, Honorable Bill
Cummings, for his personal and political influence in supporting legislation
which has substantially improved the quality of life for our citizens and
contributed to
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leadership role in the South, commend him for serving as an unmatched example of
enlightened government and statesmanship for the past two and one-half decades,
and wish him every success in all his future endeavors.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Honorable Bill Cummings.