Bill Text: GA SR537 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Wright, Jr.; Dr. Robert L.; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-10 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR537 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR537-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 537
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Dr. Robert L. Wright, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Robert L. Wright, Jr., has long been recognized for his entrepreneurial and
philanthropic spirit, and his superior accomplishments will be honored with his
induction into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans;
and
WHEREAS,
established in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association is named after Horatio Alger,
Jr., a 19th century author who wrote about overcoming obstacles through hard
work, honesty, and determination; and
WHEREAS,
the association's 62nd annual awards ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C.,
on April 3, 2009, and Dr. Wright will be among 11 inductees selected to serve as
role models for today's youth by encouraging motivation and purpose;
and
WHEREAS,
born in 1937 in Columbus, Georgia, the racial discrimination Dr. Wright
encountered growing up prompted him to open an optometry practice in Ohio upon
his graduation from Ohio State University; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Wright returned to Columbus determined to change the social atmosphere of
his birth city, and he established a small firm focusing on race relations,
minority affairs, and policy and, in 1970, was elected to the city council;
and
WHEREAS,
in 1981, Dr. Wright was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to head the United
States Small Business Administration's minority business program;
and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Wright later formed Dimensions International, a defense logistics consulting
company he later sold to Honeywell International, Inc., and used the proceeds to
purchase Flight Explorer, an aircraft tracking firm;
and
WHEREAS, as Chairman of Flight Explorer, Dr. Wright has seen the company grow to become a leader in motor sports, gaming, entertainment, lighting, and real estate; and
WHEREAS, as Chairman of Flight Explorer, Dr. Wright has seen the company grow to become a leader in motor sports, gaming, entertainment, lighting, and real estate; and
WHEREAS,
a noted humanitarian, Dr. Wright raised $1 million in donations, which he
matched with his own $1 million contribution, for the creation of the Dr. Robert
L. Wright Jr. Health Sciences Center at Columbus Technical College;
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
Dr. Robert L. Wright, Jr., for his great business success, extend their most
sincere gratitude for his philanthropic contributions to the State of Georgia,
and congratulate him on his induction into the Horatio Alger Association of
Distinguished Americans.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Robert L. Wright, Jr.
