Bill Text: GA HR1675 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Gay, Barbara & Richard; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-11 - House Read and Adopted [HR1675 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1675-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1675
By:
Representative Floyd of the
99th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Barbara and Richard Gay; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Barbara and Richard Gay were united in love and marriage in 1957 and have
devoted their time, talents, and energy to improving the lives of others through
their leadership and generosity; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Gay served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the
United States Army, demonstrating great bravery and courage during the Korean
and Vietnam wars and retiring from service as a lieutenant colonel in 1971;
and
WHEREAS,
on August 2, 1974, Mr. and Mrs. Gay became operators of the Helendorf River Inn,
and their dedication to the City of Helen over the past three decades is
representative of the strength and persistence that personifies Helen and its
residents; and
WHEREAS,
devoted to improving tourism in Helen, the Gays have represented the city and
region in numerous travel shows, attended seminars and training session on the
tourism industry, and served several terms on the board of directors for the
Helen Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Gay has held leadership positions with the Helen Dining and Lodging
Association, the Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Georgia
Mountain Travel Association, and the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Gay served with the Helen Volunteer Fire Department from 1979 to 1993,
helping to organize the department, keep property insurance costs low, and
serving as Alpine Helen's first fire chief in the 1970's; and
WHEREAS,
the Gays have served as civic stewards, with Mr. Gay participating in the
Knights of Columbus and the Clarkesville Lions Club and Mrs. Gay in the
Mayflower Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, the National Rifle
Association, and the Soque Garden Club; and
WHEREAS,
ballooning pioneers and enthusiasts, the Gays were honored by the Balloon
Federation of America for contributions to the sport and were recognized by the
Helen Arts & Heritage Council for their 36 year sponsorship of the annual
Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. and Mrs. Gay's many outstanding achievements and contributions to the City
of Helen are worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Barbara and Richard Gay for their efficient, effective,
unselfish, and dedicated service to others.
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. and Mrs.
Gay.
