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08 LC 95 0018
House Resolution 1054
By: Representatives Holt of the 112th and Smith of the 113th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending the Bryant family of Buckhead, Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, in a era spanning 32 years, the town of Buckhead, Georgia, has been governed by two Bryant mayors and numerous other Bryant family members; and

WHEREAS, the late Paul Bryant was mayor for 20 years, and his son, Steve, has been mayor for 12 years and completed his outstanding service at the end of 2007; and

WHEREAS, Joy Bryant has served as clerk for 32 years and has passed the torch to her daughter, Kim Jones; and

WHEREAS, daughter Jennifer Doran, not to be outdone, ran for and won an election as a city councilwoman last July; and

WHEREAS, during the Bryant family era, Buckhead has seen such accomplishments as an expanded water system, new fire department, holiday celebrations for the town's 210 residents, a new park complex, and Tree City, USA.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Bryant family for their years of service to Buckhead, Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Bryant family.