Bill Text: GA SR1614 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Barrett, Lonice C.; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1614 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1614-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1614
By:
Senators Heath of the 31st and Cowsert of the 46th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Lonice C. Barrett for outstanding public service; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Lonice C. Barrett 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,
Lonice C. Barrett has served with honor and distinction as Special Assistant to
Governor Sonny Perdue, providing strong executive counsel leadership to the
Governor; directing the state's implementation of the Commission for a New
Georgia; coordinating meetings, business, and messages between Governor Perdue
and members of the General Assembly on a variety of agency legal and legislative
matters; and providing essential information to members of the General Assembly;
and
WHEREAS,
prior to serving in the Governor's Office, he served as Commissioner of the
department of Natural Resources, Director of Recreation for the City of
Statesboro, and Program Director of the Augusta, Georgia YMCA; 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,
Lonice C. Barrett 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, 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,
Lonice C. Barrett'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
Lonice C. Barrett 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 Lonice C. Barrett.
