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07 LC 96 2505
Senate Resolution 456
By: Senators Chance of the 16th, Rogers of the 21st, Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Douglas of the 17th and others

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Cucchi; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Bob Cucchi has provided years of outstanding and effective service to the state and the people of Georgia while working with the Ford Motor Company; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Cucchi has been a dedicated community leader maintaining ethical standards and positive, productive relationships among Georgia's legislative leadership beginning in 1979 and spanning five different administrations; and

WHEREAS, he has made our people safer through authoring and spearheading vehicle and driver safety initiatives, including key work in mandatory seatbelt laws in Georgia and other states; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Cucchi has directed and managed significant financial support for cultural educational and social welfare organizations such as the King Center, Zoo Atlanta, the Woodruff Arts Center, the Atlanta History Center, Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Fernbank Science Center, and the Carlos Museum as chairman of the Ford Atlanta Community Relations committee; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Cucchi has continually spearheaded groundbreaking legislative initiatives that have bolstered economic development and business expansion resulting in job creation over the past 28 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Cucchi has increased our overall welfare as a driving force behind the establishment of many training initiatives through Georgia's technical and adult education programs; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Cucchi's leadership at Ford Motor Company included the selection and mentoring of several students from Georgia State University who have developed professionally and are prospering in the government relations field; and

WHEREAS, during his service to Ford Motor Company, Mr. Cucchi has been a fantastic spokesman for the southeastern United States.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize Mr. Bob Cucchi, commend his outstanding service with the Ford Motor Company, and extend to him the best of wishes for his future success and fulfillment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Bob Cucchi.