Bill Text: GA HR1743 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Dodson, Mr. Henry David, Jr.; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-03-12 - House Read and Referred [HR1743 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1743-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1743
By:
Representative Waites of the
60th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mr. Henry David Dodson, Jr., and inviting him to be recognized by the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Henry David Dodson, Jr., was born on April 6, 1932, in Atlanta, a beloved
son of Henry, Sr., and Christine Dodson; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Dodson spent his adolescence working on his grandparents' farm after his
father passed when Henry David was only seven years old; and
WHEREAS,
at the age of 20 he became a photography apprentice in Chattanooga, Tennessee,
and went on to open and operate his own photography shop for several years;
and
WHEREAS,
he eventually returned to Atlanta and took a job at the old Fulton County Bag
and Cotton Mill until he was inspired to re-open his photography business and
expand it into a printing operation as well; and
WHEREAS,
he conducted a low-budget grassroots campaign for one of the seats as an
Alderman of the City of Atlanta in 1967, winning in 1969, and also served as
chairman on the Board of Fire Masters during this time; and
WHEREAS,
he became the first African American to serve on the Fulton County Commission;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Dodson was actively involved in the creation of the Fulton County Police and
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS,
he is blessed with five remarkable children, 11 wonderful grandchildren, and ten
adored great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Dodson has served as deacon at Ebenezer
Baptist Church and was one of the founding members of the Kingdom of God
International Ministry in College Park where he currently serves as a trustee to
the growing congregation; and
WHEREAS,
his great wisdom and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy,
his keen sense of vision, and his unique and effective way of conveying his
point have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and
associates; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Henry David Dodson, Jr., for his effective, efficient, and
dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and invite him to be recognized
by the House of Representatives at a date and time designated by the Speaker of
the House of Representatives.
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. Henry
David Dodson, Jr.
