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07 LC 36 0589
House Resolution 388
By: Representatives Greene of the 149th, Floyd of the 147th, Royal of the 171st, Hanner of the 148th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, and others

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Bob Cucchi for years of outstanding and effective service to the state and the people of Georgia while working with Ford Motor Company; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, this state wishes to honor Mr. Bob Cucchi's many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Bob 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 architecting and spearheading vehicle and driver safety initiatives, including key work in mandatory seatbelt laws in Georgia and other states; and

WHEREAS, he has supported and increased the business health and prosperity of this state's economy through leadership with several organizations, including the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Governor's Youth, and the Science and Technology Board, and he was a founding member and past chairman of the Georgia Industry Association; and

WHEREAS, Bob 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 Carols Museum as chairman of the Ford Atlanta Community Relations committee.

WHEREAS, Bob 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, Bob 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, Bob'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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Cucchi's service to Ford Motor Company as the spokesman for the southeastern U.S. in a community and government relations capacity that has been a platform for valuable public service and welcome his continued involvement and influence in his next endeavor, whether that be in business or public service.

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 Bob Cucchi.