Bill Text: GA HR766 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: James, Mr. Royce; retirement; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-25 - House Read and Adopted [HR766 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR766-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 766
By:
Representative Epps of the
140th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mr. Royce James on the occasion of his retirement; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Royce James 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,
he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as
evidenced dramatically by his over 28 years of superlative service with the
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service where he has served with
honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. James began his distinguished career with the Cooperative Extension Service
on June 1, 1980, with Bibb County, an office to which he has dedicated his
entire career; and
WHEREAS,
a true conservationist, Mr. James is devoted to the principles of agriculture
and instilling in others appreciation for natural resources and protection of
the environment; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. James has been an active leader in professional organizations, serving as
President of the Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents and as Southern
Region Director for the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Royce James for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated public service to the State of Georgia, extend to him their most
sincere gratitude for his devotion to protecting the agricultural wonders of
this state, and congratulate him on the occasion of his well-deserved
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 Mr. Royce
James.
