10 LC 94 3333

Senate Resolution 1495

By: Senator James of the 35th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Tony Bryant; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Tony Bryant has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in his community and his expertise and accomplishments in the field of mortgage financing; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bryant diligently and conscientiously devotes his time, talents, and energy to Town Square Financial in College Park, Georgia, where he serves with distinction as branch manager; and

WHEREAS, with over 22 years of banking experience in Georgia, Mr. Bryant has trained numerous professionals in the mortgage and real estate industry, many of whom now own their own mortgage and real estate companies; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bryant worked for over 15 years as a lender and was at one time the largest African American lender in the Southeast; and

WHEREAS, a believer and advocate for "Saving the American Dream of Homeownership," Mr. Bryant helps potential homeowners understand how credit scores affect the home buying process and the health of the overall economy of this nation; and

WHEREAS, prior to his mortgage banking career, Mr. Bryant worked for Merrill Lynch and Pearson-Smith stock brokerage firms; and

WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Bryant volunteers his time with the Atlanta Urban League and is a member of the Empire Board of Realists, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, and Rainbow PUSH Coalition; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of Georgia have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; 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. Tony Bryant for his amazing career and his many contributions to his community and the State 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. Tony Bryant.