Bill Text: GA HR1575 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Waggoner, Honorable John; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-09 - House Read and Adopted [HR1575 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1575-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1575
By:
Representatives Powell of the
29th
and McCall of the
30th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Honorable John Waggoner upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Honorable John Waggoner has long been recognized by the citizens of this
state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal
commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
this dedicated public servant has diligently and conscientiously devoted four
decades of his time, talents, and energy to improving the lives of his neighbors
as mayor of the City of Colbert; and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Waggoner was born on October 24, 1935, in Colbert, Georgia, the beloved
son of Jim and Gladys Norman Waggoner; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty as a sergeant in
the United States Army, valiantly and bravely protecting Americans and democracy
during the Berlin Crisis and Cuban Missile Crisis; and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Waggoner was elected to serve as mayor of Colbert in 1969, and for 40
years, he remained in the position with no opposition and no votes cast against
him, demonstrating how his effective leadership was appreciated by the citizens
of Colbert; and
WHEREAS,
his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience
and diplomacy, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state
have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates;
and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Waggoner was united in love and marriage to his wife, Ann, on March 1,
1957, and he has been blessed with two daughters, Angie and Alisa, a son-in-law,
Corey Shiflet, and two grandchildren, Austin and Peyton;
and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as mayor, he oversaw great prosperity and economic growth and development for the City of Colbert and its residents; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as mayor, he oversaw great prosperity and economic growth and development for the City of Colbert and its residents; and
WHEREAS,
although his presence as mayor of Colbert will be sorely missed upon his
retirement, his influence will be present for future generations of Colbert
residents; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that this body express its appreciation to Mayor Waggoner for the
great credit he reflects on his community and this state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Honorable John Waggoner for his over four decades of
outstanding, efficient, and effective service to the City of Colbert and extend
to him sincere best wishes for the future.
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 the Honorable
John Waggoner.
