Bill Text: GA HR972 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Ariail, Mr. Keith; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-04-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR972 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR972-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 972
By:
Representative Benton of the
31st
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Keith Ariail; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Keith Ariail 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,
co-owner of the McDonald ACE Hardware store, Mr. Ariail is committed to
improving and uplifting the lives of others, as evidenced by his service to
Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society's Jackson County Relay for
Life, the Commerce Kiwanis Club, the Tumbling Waters Society, and the Adult
Literacy Council; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ariail has diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talent, and
energy to the economic development of Jackson County and the State of Georgia
through his work with the Jackson County Board of Directors and the Downtown
Development Authority; and
WHEREAS,
his many contributions have been recognized with such honors as the William H.
Booth Award for Lifetime Achievement and a Volunteer of the Year Award from the
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Jefferson Rotary Community Service
Award, a Member of the Year Award and a Service Award from the Commerce Business
Association, an Unsung Hero Award from Jackson County's Community Outreach, and
three time recognition as the Kiwanian of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Ariail is a member of First Baptist Church
of Jefferson where he is active in the adult Sunday school program;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ariail is united in love and marriage to his wife, Diane, and they have been
blessed with two remarkable children, Tyler and Taylor; and
WHEREAS,
the honorable deeds and selfless actions of this distinguished Georgian serve as
a shining example of volunteerism, and the State of Georgia is honored and
blessed to have Mr. Ariail as a citizen.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Keith Ariail on his volunteer efforts and contributions to
his community and the State of Georgia and extend their most sincere best wishes
to him for continued health and happiness.
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. Keith
Ariail.
