Bill Text: GA SR332 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Holcomb, Noel Z.; recognize
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-19 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR332 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR332-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 332
By:
Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Hooks of the 14th, Williams of the 19th, Grant of
the 25th, Pearson of the 51st and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Noel Z.
Holcomb on his retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Commissioner Noel Z. Holcomb's career with the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources has spanned more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS,
during his tenure with the Department of Natural Resources, Commissioner Holcomb
has served as Director of the Wildlife Resources Division and has honorably held
the position as Commissioner since August 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS,
Commissioner Holcomb oversees the management and conservation of Georgia's
wildlife, the operation of over 1 million acres of wildlife management areas,
public fishing areas, and state parks, and the protection and conservation of
coastal marshlands; and
WHEREAS,
he is also responsible for ensuring the preservation of historic resources and
the implementation of environmentally sound business practices for conservation,
economic development, and outdoor recreation interests across the state; and
WHEREAS,
Commissioner Holcomb has maintained an impressive record of dedicated service to
the agency, displaying extensive knowledge of Georgia's natural, environmental,
historical, and recreational resource issues; and
WHEREAS,
his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience
and diplomacy, and his keen sense of vision have earned him the respect and
admiration of his colleagues and associates.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body hereby
express appreciation to Commissioner Noel Z. Holcomb for his decades of service
to this state and wish him the best for a well deserved retirement enjoying many
years of hunting and fishing in the woods and waters of Georgia that he has
dedicated his career to managing.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Commissioner Holcomb.
