08 LC 95
0377
House
Resolution 1354
By:
Representatives Burns of the
157th,
Parrish of the
156th,
and Lane of the
158th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. George A. Wood; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. George A. Wood has served the City of Statesboro, Georgia, as city manager
since October 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS,
during his tenure as city manager, he directed the successful renovation of the
David H. Averitt Center for the Arts and the construction of a new 25,000 square
foot police station; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Wood was responsible for the development and implementation of the city's
subdivision ordinance as a measure to encourage residential growth inside the
city's corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS,
as a testament to the stability of its financial condition while under his
watch, the City of Statesboro received an unqualified audit opinion each year;
and
WHEREAS,
under his direction, the City of Statesboro received four consecutive Government
Finance Officer's Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards and three
consecutive Excellence in Financial Reporting Awards; and
WHEREAS,
during Mr. Wood's tenure, the City of Statesboro received state-wide
recognition, winning both the Georgia Municipal Association's Cities of
Excellence Award and the City of Ethics Award, exemplifying the highest ethical
standards for public officials; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. George A. Wood has served the City of Statesboro in an exemplary manner for
the past seven years in his capacity as city manager, providing excellent
managerial advice and counsel to the mayor, city council, and management staff
on a myriad of issues.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend Mr. George A. Wood for his dedicated and
conscientious service to the City of Statesboro and the State of
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 Mr. George A.
Wood.