Bill Text: GA HR1151 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1151 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Kelly, Mr. Dennis; commend

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-01-25 - House Read and Adopted [HR1151 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1151-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1151

By: Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Ashe of the 56th, Burkhalter of the 50th, Lindsey of the 54th, and Dempsey of the 13th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Dennis Kelly; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Dennis Kelly has long been recognized for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his ground-breaking work for the Atlanta zoo; and

WHEREAS, an Atlanta native, Mr. Kelly earned a cum laude bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a master's degree from Harvard University where he interned at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government in Energy and Environmental Policy; and

WHEREAS, he served as a vice president of marketing with the Coca-Cola Company and president and CEO of Green Mountain Energy Company, a Texas based company that is the nation's leading marketer of cleaner electricity; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kelly was named president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta in 2003, and under his leadership and guidance the zoo has grown in size and popularity to become a national family attraction; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure as president, Mr. Kelly has spearheaded a 25 year master plan, renegotiated a new giant panda agreement with China, instituted state of the art capital improvement projects, and created a fiscally sound zoological institution; and

WHEREAS, he has raised an astounding $40 million in public and private funds on behalf of the zoo, and during his tenure as president, the zoo has seen a 50 percent increase in annual giving which will assist the zoo in maintaining its place in Atlanta for future generations to enjoy; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kelly has greatly enhanced the zoo's scientific and animal welfare programs, improved visitor experience, rebuilt marketing efforts, and reinforced strong government relations; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kelly has been named Director of Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., where he will oversee operations for a 163 acre facility in Rock Creek Park and a 3,200 acre Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of zoo patrons and the wonderful animals it houses have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and his direction and guidance will be sorely missed by Zoo Atlanta.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mr. Dennis Kelly on his many accomplishments, recognize the great service he has given to Zoo Atlanta as its president, and extend to him sincere best wishes in his new position as Director of Smithsonian's National Zoo.

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 Mr. Dennis Kelly.