Bill Text: GA SR1559 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Downs, Rollin; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1559 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1559-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1559
By:
Senators Heath of the 31st and Cowsert of the 46th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Rollin Downs for outstanding public service; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Rollin Downs 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,
he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of this state as evidenced
dramatically by his superlative service with the Office of the Governor;
and
WHEREAS,
Rollin Downs has served with honor and distinction as Special Assistant and
Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Sonny Perdue, providing outstanding aid with
legal and legislative matters; coordinating meetings, business, and messages
between Governor Perdue and members of the General Assembly; and providing
essential information to members of the General Assembly; 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 this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his
colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
Rollin Downs has served meticulously in all his duties, approached each task
with determination and professionalism, and has served as a friendly and helpful
member of the Office of the Governor's staff; and
WHEREAS,
members of the General Assembly are incredibly grateful and appreciative of the
dedicated and effective service each member of the Governor's Office staff has
provided them over the years;
and
WHEREAS, Rollin Downs's vision and unyielding commitment have set the standard for public service, and the assistance provided to the General Assembly has ensured a smooth and efficient legislative process; and
WHEREAS, Rollin Downs's vision and unyielding commitment have set the standard for public service, and the assistance provided to the General Assembly has ensured a smooth and efficient legislative process; 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
Rollin Downs for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public
service to the State of Georgia; recognize the amazing service he has provided
the Office of the Governor and the members of the General Assembly; and extend
to him their most 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 Rollin Downs.
