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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 1698 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Reeves of the 99 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Tom Andersen; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, during his many years of exemplary law practice, Tom Andersen has2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | demonstrated his expertise in legal matters such as jury trials, corporate law, estate planning,3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | commercial lending, and banking regulation; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, he further holds extensive experience in real estate acquisition, investment, and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | development, including leading the legal work for the Atlanta Beltline's purchase from6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | Norfolk Southern Railway and its sale to the City of Atlanta as well as playing a key role in7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | assembling the necessary interests for constructing a 5.1 mile-long conveyor belt for8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | Hartsfield Jackson International Airport's runway construction; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Tom Andersen has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer for more than10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | a decade and was named Real Estate Lawyer of the Year for Greater and Metro Atlanta by11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | The Best Lawyers in America in 2016 and 2020; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, deeply involved in Gwinnett County's community, he has held leadership13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | positions in various civic and charitable organizations, including serving as chairman of the14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in 2019; and15 |
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| 32 | 32 | | H. R. 1698 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high |
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| 36 | 36 | | ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | through overcoming the many challenges of life; and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, Tom Andersen is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Tom Andersen for his many wonderful25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | career accomplishments and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | happiness.27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Tom29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | Andersen.30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | H. R. 1698 |
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