Bill Text: GA SR20 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Norman, Mr. Walker T.; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-01-16 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR20 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR20-Enrolled.html

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09 LC 94 0078

Senate Resolution 20

By: Senators Jackson of the 24th, Cowsert of the 46th, Goggans of the 7th and Hudgens of the 47th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Mr. Walker T. Norman for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Walker T. Norman was born on September 19, 1954, in Lincolnton, Georgia, to Edith Remsen Norman and James Allen Norman; and

WHEREAS, this dedicated public servant was introduced to public office in 1973 with his election to the Lincolnton City Council at the amazing age of 18; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Norman has committed 24 years to the position of Chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, serving 16 years after his election in 1980, and then eight more, with his 2000 election; and

WHEREAS, his efforts have been instrumental in a number of Lincoln County improvement projects, including the erection of the county's first library, the expansion of the county's water system to unincorporated areas, the production of a new county gymnasium, and the building of The Lincoln Center, the Law Enforcement Center, the Health Department, and the Public Safety Office; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Norman has provided leadership and guidance with his involvement in numerous associations, including the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the Workforce Development Board for the East Central Georgia Region, and the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Advisory Board; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Norman was united in love and marriage to Carol Tankersley in 1978, and the two have been blessed with one son, James Blanchard; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that this body express its appreciation to Mr. Norman for the great credit he reflects on his community and the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body joins in commending Mr. Walker T. Norman for his outstanding service and his many important contributions to Lincoln County 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. Walker T. Norman.