Bill Text: GA SR48 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Many, Edward M.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-26 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR48 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR48-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 48
By:
Senator Chance of the 16th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Edward M. Many; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Edward M. Many has long been recognized by everyone associated with state and
local government as one of the most competent and knowledgeable masters of the
specialized arcana of national, state, and local taxation who has ever worked
for the Department of Revenue; and
WHEREAS,
he is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for excellence in all
his endeavors and whose primary concern is the financial welfare of Georgia and
its citizens and his unparalleled work ethic epitomizes perfectly the ideal and
true spirit of public service; and
WHEREAS,
this beloved individual has exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty,
outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all
his duties throughout his career of peerless public service in the Department of
Revenue as Deputy Commissioner for Tax since March 1, 2005 and director of the
Central Audit Division from September, 1993 through February, 2005;
and
WHEREAS,
Ed is the consummate tax professional and brought to the operation and
administration of the Department of Revenue an unprecedented wealth of
experience with his prior service as senior manager in the multi-state tax
consulting group of Price Waterhouse for two years and his 23 years with the
District of Columbia Department of Finance and Revenue; and
WHEREAS,
the members of this body, and in particular the members of the Senate Finance
Committee who worked closely with Ed on so many taxing matters, will always
admire his consistently thorough consideration of taxation issues presented to
the Senate, and his integrity and reliability rightfully earned him our honor,
respect, and trust over the years;
and
WHEREAS, he has consistently demonstrated a solid commitment to the careful study of sensitive issues and proposed solutions and has quickly developed a reputation as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions are governed by the rules of honesty and fair play and whose actions are marked by unmatched dignity, grace, and wisdom; and
WHEREAS, he has consistently demonstrated a solid commitment to the careful study of sensitive issues and proposed solutions and has quickly developed a reputation as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions are governed by the rules of honesty and fair play and whose actions are marked by unmatched dignity, grace, and wisdom; and
WHEREAS,
his unparalleled organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience
and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his acute sensitivity to the needs
of the citizens of his community and state have earned him the respect and
admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
he retired from public service in November, 2010, and it is abundantly fitting
and proper that the extraordinary attainments of this exceptional and singular
tax professional be recognized appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Edward M. Many for the almost two decades of effective, efficient, unselfish,
and dedicated service that he has rendered on behalf of Georgia; congratulate
him upon his well-deserved retirement; and extend to him their utmost
appreciation for his having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning
of public servant.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Edward M. Many.