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Senate
Resolution 1322
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Larry N. Wofford on the occasion of his retirement as
President of the Communications Workers of America; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Larry N. Wofford has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that he has played as President of the Communications Workers of
America (CWA) Local 3212; and
WHEREAS,
he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of the workplace for employees as
evidenced dramatically by his 36 years of outstanding service in such leadership
role; and
WHEREAS,
his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience
and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of all
workers have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and
associates; and
WHEREAS,
he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS,
this graduate of Jordan High School in Columbus, Georgia retired from AT&T
after more than 40 years of service; and
WHEREAS,
he served on four bargaining committees, an unprecedented feat, and is known
throughout Georgia as a pioneer, leader, and advocate for middle class blue
collar workers; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body heartily
and gratefully commend Mr. Larry N. Wofford for his significant contributions to
his fellow workers, CWA, and the State of Georgia and express their sincerest
wishes for continued health and happiness as he retires from his leadership role
as president of CWA Local 3212.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Larry N. Wofford.