Bill Text: GA SR1372 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Hooks, Senator George; recognize
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1372 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1372-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1372
By:
Senators Carter of the 42nd, Millar of the 40th, Tate of the 38th, Bethel of the
54th, Balfour of the 9th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Senator George Hooks on his 32 years of outstanding service; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
he earned a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and an honorary Doctorate
of Laws degree from Mercer University; and
WHEREAS,
Senator George Hooks has diligently and conscientiously represented the people
of the 14th District in the Georgia State Senate with honor and distinction
since 1990; and
WHEREAS,
he has served on numerous committees, including the Senate Economic Development,
Tourism, and Cultural Affairs Committee, the Rules Committee, the Natural
Resources and Environment Committees, the ONE Georgia Authority Oversight
Committee, and the Appropriations Committee; and
WHEREAS,
he has been recognized for his leadership by several civic organizations,
including the National Boy Scouts Council, the Child Advocacy Coalition, the
Georgia Association of Educators, the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired,
and the Georgia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; and
WHEREAS,
Senator Hooks has received numerous honors, including Outstanding Young Man of
America in 1979, the Speak Up For a Child Award in 1997 and 1998, the National
Legislator of the Year in 1999, the Legislative Service Award in 1991 and 2006,
and the Outstanding Elected Official Grand Award in 2008; and
WHEREAS,
he previously served five terms in the House of Representatives where he was an
assistant administration floor leader for former Governor Joe Frank Harris and
was responsible for sponsoring and working for passage of the Governor's
legislative proposals; and
WHEREAS, Senator Hooks is a member of the Rotary Club, the Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commere, and the Eagle Scout Board of Review; and
WHEREAS, Senator Hooks is a member of the Rotary Club, the Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commere, and the Eagle Scout Board of Review; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Senator Hooks is an active member of First
Baptist Church of Americus; and
WHEREAS,
he is united in love and marriage to the former Kay Felder Allen and is the
proud father of two remarkable children, Bardin and Mary Ann; and
WHEREAS,
Senator Hooks has served with honor and distinction with the Georgia State
Senate and his vision and unyielding commitment have set the standard for public
service; 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 SENATE that the members of this body commend
Senator George Hooks for his selfless, efficient, and effective service to the
citizens of his community and the State of Georgia and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Senator George Hooks.
