07 LC
14 9728
House
Resolution 689
By:
Representatives Crawford of the
127th,
Keen of the
179th,
Burkhalter of the
50th,
Richardson of the
19th,
Fleming of the
117th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
appreciation to Susan Gordon on the occasion of her upcoming retirement;
inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Susan Gordon has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the Georgia
Office of Legislative Counsel, providing outstanding service to the General
Assembly and its members and other workers and visitors on Capitol Hill;
and
WHEREAS,
she has announced her plans to retire in 2007, before the convening of the next
session of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS,
she has always been on the front line of duty for the legislature's legal staff,
greeting visitors and directing traffic at the first desk inside the door to
Suite 316 of the Capitol Building; and
WHEREAS,
she has established a well-known and well-founded reputation throughout the
Capitol for wit and wisdom, professionalism, and mastery of the workings of the
legislature; and
WHEREAS,
she is a dear friend to many members and former members of this body, and it is
not uncommon for former members who have gone on to serve as Governor, United
States Senator, or United States Representative to return to the northeast
corner of the Capitol for "a visit with Susan"; and
WHEREAS,
it is appropriate that this body should express its gratitude for her wonderful
career of service to the State of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby
expresses its appreciation to Susan Gordon on the occasion of her upcoming
retirement and extends its best wishes for a long, happy, and fulfilling
retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ms. Gordon is invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House for the purpose of being recognized by the House.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ms. Gordon is invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House for the purpose of being recognized by the House.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to
transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Susan
Gordon.