Bill Text: GA SR1508 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Howard, Honorable Pierre; recognize
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1508 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1508-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1508
By:
Senators Hooks of the 14th, Thompson of the 33rd, Williams of the 19th, Douglas
of the 17th, Seabaugh of the 28th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Honorable Pierre Howard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Honorable Pierre Howard 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,
Mr. Howard was born on February 3, 1943, in Decatur, Georgia, the beloved son of
Pierre and Caroline Howard; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Decatur High School, Mr. Howard earned his bachelor's and law
degrees from the University of Georgia and began his legal career with the firm
of Howard and Gilliland; and
WHEREAS,
in 1972, Mr. Howard was elected to the Georgia State Senate to represent the
residents of the 42nd district and served with honor and distinction for 18
years; and
WHEREAS,
a principled statesman and leader, Mr. Howard was elected Lieutenant Governor of
Georgia in 1990 and, during his tenure, became the first Lieutenant Governor in
this state's history to form an Environmental Advisory Council, pass ethics
policy for the Georgia Senate, and appoint African Americans, women, and
Republicans to serve as committee chairpersons; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Howard put $15 million in the state budget for land preservation on the
Chattahoochee River, sponsored legislation for a permanent funding source for
land preservation in Georgia, and actively opposed legislation to allow water
permit trading and the destructive development plan for Jekyll Island;
and
WHEREAS,
his leadership and guidance have been instrumental to numerous civic
organizations and state boards, including the Board of Natural Resources, the
Board of Trust for Public Land, the Board of the Nature Conservancy in Georgia,
the Board of Fernbank, and the Campaign for Georgia Beta; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Howard has been united in love and marriage to Nancy Elizabeth Barns since
April 20, 1974, and he has been blessed with two remarkable children,
Christopher and Caroline; 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
the Honorable Pierre Howard on his selfless, efficient, and effective service to
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 the Honorable Pierre
Howard.