Bill Text: GA HR43 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 43 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Norris, Mr. Donald H.; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-01-13 - House Read and Adopted [HR43 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR43-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 43

By: Representative Smith of the 113th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Mr. Donald H. Norris for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Donald H. Norris served as a member of the Oconee County Board of Commissioners and has the longest consecutive service record in the history of Oconee County, with over 20 years of dedication; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Norris graduated from the University of Georgia and has been a licensed multilines insurance adjuster since 1962; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mr. Norris has been a champion for Oconee County citizens, responsible for initiating senior citizen tax relief legislation; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Norris has played a vital role in the expansion of Oconee County, his work with the Board of Commissioners having paved the way for the construction of a $10 million jail and the creation of a $12 million parks and recreation facility; and

WHEREAS, this resident of Bogart, Georgia, and his wife, Donetta, are active members of Mars Hill Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, this dedicated public servant is a member of numerous associations, including the Oconee County Warrior Booster Club, the Athens Area Homebuilders Association, the Oconee County Farm Bureau, the Oconee County Rotary Club, the Georgia Cattlemen's Association, and the Oconee County Recreation Committee; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Norris continually works towards the betterment of others in his role as president of M & K, Inc., a scholarship fund created to assist Oconee County High School graduates; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that this body express its appreciation to Mr. Norris for the great credit he reflects on his community and this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Mr. Donald H. Norris for his outstanding public service and his many important contributions to Oconee County and the State of Georgia.

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. Donald H. Norris.