Bill Text: GA HR2177 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Keen, Honorable Jerry; retirement from House of Representatives; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - House Read and Adopted [HR2177 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2177-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2177
By:
Representatives Ralston of the
7th,
Burkhalter of the
50th,
Jones of the
46th,
Lindsey of the
54th,
May of the
111th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Honorable Jerry Keen on the occasion of his retirement from
the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Representative Jerry Keen 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,
Representative Keen has diligently and conscientiously devoted his time,
talents, and energy for five terms to the superb and topnotch representation of
the citizens of District 179 in Glynn County as a member of the Georgia General
Assembly; and
WHEREAS,
he has ably led the Republican Caucus of the House as Majority Leader since the
2005 legislative session; and
WHEREAS,
Majority Leader Keen became the first Freshman Republican since reconstruction
to pass a constitutional amendment during his first term; and
WHEREAS,
in 2006, Majority Leader Keen authored a bill that cracked down on sex offenders
by electronically monitoring sexual predators for life and established minimum
mandatory sentences for individuals convicted of sex crimes, which has become
the standard for similar legislation in other states; and
WHEREAS,
during his tenure with the General Assembly, Majority Leader Keen has been
instrumental in the passage of key legislation, such as tort reform, the voter
ID bill, and the Women's Right to Know bill; and
WHEREAS,
his vision and dedication have been invaluable as a member of the House
Committees on Rules, Appropriations, Ethics, Insurance, and Energy, Utilities,
and Telecommunications; and
WHEREAS, Majority Leader Keen has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades during his prestigious political career, including being recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine on multiple occasions; and
WHEREAS, Majority Leader Keen has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades during his prestigious political career, including being recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine on multiple occasions; and
WHEREAS,
a Georgia native, Majority Leader Keen resides on St. Simons Island with his
supportive wife of 40 years, Alice, and they have been blessed with two
remarkable sons and six delightful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
although Majority Leader Keen's presence on the House floor will be sorely
missed by his colleagues upon his retirement, the influence he has had upon the
people of Georgia will be ever present.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend their esteemed colleague, the Honorable Jerry Keen, on his
selfless, efficient, and effective service to the State of Georgia and extend to
him sincere best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement.
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
Jerry Keen.
