07 LC 36
0731
House
Resolution 679
By:
Representatives Lane of the
158th,
McCall of the
30th,
Smith of the
70th,
Hanner of the
148th,
Channell of the
116th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending John W. Harris III for serving the General Assembly notably with
20 years of perfect attendance; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
John W. Harris III has never missed a day of work in his 20 years of service as
a member of the custodial staff at the Georgia General Assembly;
and
WHEREAS,
he is lovingly regarded around the Georgia State Capitol as a reliable friend
who can always be counted on for a warm smile and a helping hand;
and
WHEREAS,
John, an Atlanta native, started working various jobs from the age of 12 to help
put his eight siblings through school, and he was the sole caregiver of his
elderly mother who lived with him until her passing in 2004; and
WHEREAS,
he was a young entrepreneur, opening his first business at the age of 24 in the
Summerhill community of Atlanta, where he was credited with helping to bring a
positive resolution to a racial conflict involving a neighborhood business
owner; and
WHEREAS,
he served his community extensively in a number of leadership roles, including
volunteering as a commissioner of the Atlanta Amateur Football League, where he
helped local Atlanta youth; and
WHEREAS,
John has proven himself to be a rare type of individual, one possessed of an
extraordinary dedication, who, through sickness and on as many rainy days as in
fair weather, put the interests of his family, coworkers, and neighbors before
his own.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing the inspirational service of John W. Harris III,
commending his 20 years of perfect attendance at the Georgia General Assembly,
and in extending to him the best of wishes for a golden
tomorrow.
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 John W. Harris III.
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 John W. Harris III.