Bill Text: GA HR1190 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Reed, Kasim; City of Atlanta Mayor; commend and invite to House
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-01-28 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1190 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1190-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1190
By:
Representatives Ralston of the
7th,
Smyre of the
132nd,
Porter of the
143rd,
Hugley of the
133rd,
Ashe of the
56th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
City of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and inviting him to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mayor Kasim Reed has long been recognized for his commitment to improving the
lives of Atlanta residents and his collaboration and leadership skills;
and
WHEREAS,
raised in the Cascade community, Mayor Reed was educated in the Fulton County
Public School System, graduating from Westwood High School and earning both
bachelor's and law degrees from Howard University; and
WHEREAS,
with a passion for public service, Mayor Reed began his career in government in
1998 as a member of the House of Representatives for the Georgia General
Assembly, where he proudly served on the House Judiciary Committee, Education
Committee, and Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee;
and
WHEREAS,
in 2003, Mayor Reed joined the Senate, where he served as a member of the Senate
Judiciary Committee, Special Judiciary Committee, Urban Affairs Committee,
Higher Education Committee, Ethics Committee, Transportation Committee, and the
State and Local Government Operations Committee; and
WHEREAS,
this year, Mayor Reed was sworn in as the 59th mayor for the City of Atlanta and
brings to office a purpose and drive to usher in a new day of government for the
city; and
WHEREAS,
as mayor, he will turn Atlanta's abandoned recreation centers into Centers of
Hope, providing young people with a place to gather for social activities,
educational programs, and athletics, helping them to become good citizens and
community leaders; and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Reed will revitalize the City of Atlanta by creating new jobs and economic
opportunities through a culture that is conducive to collaboration with
leadership at the state level and creating partnerships with Atlanta's business
community; and
WHEREAS,
with the hope of being known as the "mayor of the small businessman," Mayor Reed
will foster strong relationships between City Hall and local businesses and
enable businesses to respond quickly to opportunity by reducing red tape and
bureaucracy that often stalls innovation and growth; and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Reed's agenda and focus on the future will improve the lives of Atlanta's
residents and uplift the city, region, and state for decades to come;
and
WHEREAS,
with great pride, the House of Representatives extends to their former
colleague, Mayor Reed, heartfelt congratulations upon his inauguration as the
Mayor of Atlanta and looks forward to working with him towards creating a
brighter tomorrow for all Georgians.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mayor Kasim Reed on his many contributions to the City of
Atlanta, Fulton County, and the State of Georgia and extend to him
congratulations on his new position as mayor.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Kasim Reed is invited to appear before the House
of Representatives for the purpose of being honored and accepting a copy of this
resolution.
