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House Resolution 2260

By: Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Burkhalter of the 50th, Talton of the 145th, and Cheokas of the 134th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Representative Bob Smith; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Bob Smith was born and raised in Oconee County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he became actively involved in campaigns and politics at the age of six; and

WHEREAS, he is a 1976 graduate of the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Representative Bob Smith and his wife Laura are the proud parents of three children, one of whom attended Georgia Tech and two of whom are attending the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he has served 12 years of committed service to the State of Georgia in the Georgia General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives, where he currently serves as a member of the Rules Committee, Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee, Appropriations Committee, and Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee; and

WHEREAS, many people inside and outside of elected politics have been inspired by Representative Smith's deep passion for grassroots politics and for improving Georgia, as demonstrated by his membership in the Oconee Rotary Club and the Athens Area Association of Realtors and by his service as one of the founding members of the Oconee County Relay for Life Organization; and

WHEREAS, no individual Representative has ever championed the importance of nano-technology so passionately; and

WHEREAS, no other Representative has ever been so confident as to address the House floor without wearing shoes; and
WHEREAS, he has single-handedly rejuvenated Georgia's efforts to put a man on the moon; and

WHEREAS, he was never afraid of showing his undying devotion to the Board of Regents; and

WHEREAS, "The tree doesn't fall far from the apple"; and

WHEREAS, he has worked tirelessly to improve the relationship between Georgia and Italy; and

WHEREAS, he is still searching for his camera; and

WHEREAS, we assume his reading glasses will be found with said camera; and

WHEREAS, he is a man whose service and friendship will be greatly missed by those in the General Assembly and all who have been blessed to know him; and

WHEREAS, we celebrate Representative Smith's birthday today and everyday.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Representative Bob Smith for his tireless service as a member of this body on behalf of the people of his district and the State of Georgia and extend to him their 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 Representative Bob Smith.