Bill Text: GA HR1531 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Roberts, Marie H.; commend
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-21 - House Read and Adopted [HR1531 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1531-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1531
By:
Representatives Stephens of the
164th,
Purcell of the
159th,
Watson of the
163rd,
Gordon of the
162nd,
and Atwood of the
179th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Marie H. Roberts on the occasion of her retirement; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Marie H. Roberts has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the
welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as
evidenced dramatically by her superlative service with the Georgia Port
Authority; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Port Authority operates deepwater seaport facilities in Savannah and
Brunswick and inland barge terminals in Bainbridge and Columbus, and is regarded
as one of the most successful and respected port authorities in the United
States; and
WHEREAS,
Marie H. Roberts has been committed to the mission of GPA and contributed
immeasurably to the success of the Authority and the economic growth of the
State of Georgia throughout her career; and
WHEREAS,
she has spent over 27 years serving the GPA in increasing levels of
responsibility and has consistently sacrificed personal time and given freely to
the organization; and
WHEREAS,
she has been a leader in overseeing the dramatic rise of Savannah to the fourth
busiest container port in the United States and Brunswick to the fifth largest
auto port in the nation; and
WHEREAS,
Marie H. Roberts has been the point person for numerous property acquisitions,
developments, and port financing programs during her tenure with the GPA;
and
WHEREAS, she has been a valuable asset to the General Assembly and the Governor's office, as well as agencies and departments throughout the state government, and is widely recognized as an expert in state law, policy, and financing; and
WHEREAS, she has been a valuable asset to the General Assembly and the Governor's office, as well as agencies and departments throughout the state government, and is widely recognized as an expert in state law, policy, and financing; and
WHEREAS,
her work ethic, moral direction, and character are recognized and appreciated by
government, business, and civic leaders throughout the State of
Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Marie H. Roberts for her service to the State of Georgia
throughout her distinguished career with the Georgia Port Authority,
congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her retirement, and extend to her
their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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 Marie H.
Roberts.
