Bill Text: GA SR148 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Reed, Honorable Kasim; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-15 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR148 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR148-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 148
By:
Senators Carter of the 42nd, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the
36th, Jones of the 10th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Honorable Kasim Reed; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Atlanta's own Mayor Kasim Reed 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,
a graduate of Westwood High School, Mayor Reed was raised in the Cascade
community of Atlanta and earned bachelor's and law degrees from Howard
University; and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Reed was inaugurated as the City of Atlanta's 59th mayor on January 4,
2010, and, since then, he has worked to improve public safety, create new
opportunities for the city's youth, restore fiscal responsibility, and provide
faster and more efficient customer service to residents; and
WHEREAS,
no stranger to leadership and public service, Mayor Reed served as a member of
the Georgia General Assembly for 11 years, devoting eight years to the Georgia
Senate; and
WHEREAS,
as a member of the Senate, Mayor Reed adeptly represented District 35 and served
as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Special Judiciary Committee,
Urban Affairs Committee, Higher Education Committee, Ethics Committee,
Transportation Committee, and the State and Local Government Operations
Committee; and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Reed is chair of the Transportation and Communications Committee of the
United States Conference of Mayors and chair of the Regional Transit Committee
of the Atlanta Regional Commission; and
WHEREAS,
with great pride, the Senate extends to their former colleague, Mayor Reed,
heartfelt congratulations upon his successes thus far as the Mayor of Atlanta
and looks forward to working with him towards creating a brighter tomorrow for
all Georgians.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Mayor Kasim Reed on his many contributions to the City of Atlanta, Fulton
County, and the State of Georgia and extend to him best wishes on many
successful future endeavors.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Honorable Kasim Reed.
