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08 LC 95 0772
Senate Resolution 1190
By: Senator Douglas of the 17th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Sergeant Lee Merritt, United States Marine Corps Reserve; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Sergeant Lee Merritt is recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in community and military service and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his state as evidenced by his superlative service as a legislative intern during the 2008 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, his professionalism and good will served him in good stead as he exercised his many duties on behalf of all of the members of this body and in particular the gentleman from the 17th District and the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee; and

WHEREAS, his outstanding project management skills and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his work ethic, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the members of the General Assembly 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 efficiency, loyalty, obedience, courage, and good fellowship; his character, competency, reliability, and enthusiasm have distinguished his superlative service to this state; 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 commend Sergeant Lee Merritt for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of this state and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Sergeant Lee Merritt.