05 LC 28
1976
Senate
Resolution 15
By:
Senators Shafer of the 48th and Whitehead, Sr. of the 24th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Honorable Randy Hall; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Honorable Randy Hall served with unparalleled ability as a member of the Senate
from January 2003 to January 2005; and
WHEREAS,
this dynamic and powerful public servant faithfully represented the citizens of
Richmond County with great distinction, dedication, and ability;
and
WHEREAS,
his consistently thorough consideration of the issues presented to this
deliberative body and his integrity and reliability have rightfully earned him
the honor, respect, and trust of his colleagues over the years and were
recognized by the leadership of this body and properly reflected in his
committee responsibilities which included serving as Secretary of the Senate
Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the
Senate Ethics Committee, the Senate Higher Education Committee, and the Senate
Science and Technology Committee; and
WHEREAS,
in his legislative committee assignments, he consistently demonstrated a solid
commitment to the careful study of sensitive issues and proposed solutions and
quickly developed a reputation as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions
were governed by the rules of honesty and fair play; and
WHEREAS,
he exhibited the level of political activism and unselfish leadership ideally
expected of public trustees in an effective, representative democracy, and his
stewardship in the Senate 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 and most distinguished colleagues for the many years of impartial, well-reasoned, and enlightened service he has rendered on behalf of this state and its citizens.
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 and most distinguished 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 Randy
Hall, for his personal and political influence in supporting legislation which
has substantially improved the quality of life for our citizens and contributed
to Georgia´s leadership role in the South, commend him for serving as an
unmatched example of enlightened government and statesmanship, 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 Randy Hall.