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Senate Resolution 1195

By: Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd and Albers of the 56th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Richie Johnson for his work on the SR 68 Commission; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Richie Johnson was instrumental in allowing the SR 68 Commission to carry out its mission to explore the need for a science and technology plan in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he assisted the commission by organizing seven public hearings in six cities around Georgia and arranged for over 70 panelists to present to the commission on science and technology topics such as health IT, commercial space, STEM education, agricultural technology, and data centers; and

WHEREAS, he organized and facilitated over ten subcommittee meetings and conference calls with members of the commission; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson researched other states' strategic plans for science and technology and conducted analysis and reviews as to how they apply to Georgia and provided the commission with over 200 recommendations on how to build Georgia's future in science and technology policy; and

WHEREAS, he joined the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) in September of 2010 as the Director of Government and Public Affairs where he has provided leadership in developing and implementing a public policy strategy in line with TAG's strategic plan; and

WHEREAS, he works to secure public funding that will benefit TAG and its member companies; and

WHEREAS, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, he is united in love and marriage to his wife, Allison, currently residing in Alpharetta, and they are members of Stonecreek Community Church; and

WHEREAS, he previously spent time in the public and private sector, working for a Fortune 500 company and as a field representative for a United States Congressman; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. Richie Johnson for his many contributions on the SR 68 Commission and Technology Association of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Richie Johnson.