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Senate
Resolution 1298
By:
Senator Butler of the 55th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Milton Howard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Milton Howard is a 21-year veteran employee of the city of Avondale Estates who
works in the public works department and is the longest-term associate with the
city; and
WHEREAS,
Milton Howard was born on January 6, 1955, in Washington, Georgia, to Herman and
Suzy Howard, and in 1962, the Howard family moved to Decatur, Georgia, where
Milton attended Beacon Elementary School and Decatur High School. Due to
financial hardships in his family, however, Milton was forced to leave school
earlier than expected to seek employment; and
WHEREAS,
in 1972, Milton enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, and after a brief
tour of duty, Milton got a job with R.S. Andrew Plumbing Company as a utility
person in 1973. Milton worked 14 years with R.S. Andrews Plumbing Company and
assisted in many major construction projects in the metropolitan Atlanta area;
and
WHEREAS,
Milton began his employment with the city of Avondale Estates on
November 6, 1987, as a sanitation worker. Milton was instrumental in the
development of several parks in the city of Avondale Estates, repairs to the
city´s infrastructure, and the overall maintenance of Avondale Estates. For
the past 19 years, Milton has held the position of sanitation driver;
and
WHEREAS,
Milton Howard exemplifies the importance of hard work, diligence, and dedication
that are needed in our society.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Milton Howard for his many years of distinguished public service to his
community and this state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Milton Howard.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Milton Howard.