Bill Text: GA HR2336 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Cole, Honorable James "Jim" Malcolm, III; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2336 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2336-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2336
By:
Representatives Pruett of the
144th,
Ramsey of the
72nd,
and Knight of the
126th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Honorable James "Jim" Malcolm Cole III; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Honorable James "Jim" Malcolm III Cole has served with great dedication as a
member of the House of Representatives, and during his six years of service in
the House of Representatives, he has been an effective and responsive public
servant and a true friend; and
WHEREAS,
he is a dynamic public servant who has faithfully represented the citizens of
this state with great distinction and ability; and
WHEREAS,
his consistently thorough consideration of the issues presented to this body and
his integrity and reliability have rightfully earned him the honor, respect, and
trust of his colleagues over the years and were recognized by the leadership of
this body and properly reflected in his committee responsibilities which
included serving as a member of the House Rules Committee, Judiciary Non-Civil
Committee, and State Planning and Community Affairs Committee, and he has also
held the distinguished positions of the Governor's Assistant Floor Leader from
2007 to 2008 and Senior Floor Leader from 2009 to the present; and
WHEREAS,
Jim has always been approachable and has made his office available to his local
government delegation at the Capitol, even to the point that some members swear
that they have heard turkey calls emanating from his private office;
and
WHEREAS,
we recognize that Jim's constant smile hides an intense drive and dedication to
public service, and that Jim is never without a task at hand, constantly
expecting every minute of the day to be productive and encouraging those around
him to do the same; and
WHEREAS,
Representative Jim Cole will be leaving public service at the end of this year
and will become the Athletic Director at his alma mater, Mercer University,
where he received his MBA, played college baseball, went on to play professional
baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers, and later coached and used his talents to
become a successful business man and make Mercer University athletics
competitive nationally; and
WHEREAS,
he exhibited the highest level of political activism and unselfish leadership,
and his stewardship in the House of Representatives has been marked by unmatched
dignity, grace, and wisdom.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body unanimously honor and commend their most outstanding colleague,
Honorable Jim Cole, for his tireless work and unparalleled service to our
community; that this body thank Jim's wife Gaylyn and their children Caroline
and Lawson for their support and sacrifices which allowed Jim to so ably serve;
and extend to Jim and his family our heartfelt dedication and hope for success
in future endevours.
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 Honorable Jim
Cole.
