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House Resolution 33
By: Representatives Gambill of the 15
th
and Scoggins of the 14
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Gordon L. Gilley; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Gordon L. Gilley has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours2
of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as3
evidenced dramatically by his 51 years of superlative service as part of the Boys & Girls4
Clubs of America; and5
WHEREAS, he currently serves as Chief Professional Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of6
Bartow County, a position he has held for 35 years; and7
WHEREAS, during his exemplary tenure with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, he has8
further served as part of the Training & Professional Advisory Committee, Georgia Alliance9
Compliance Committee, Georgia Area Council Advisory Committee, and Georgia Hall of10
Fame Advisory Committee; and11
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high12
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom 13
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which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
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through overcoming the many challenges of life; and15
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for16
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and17
WHEREAS, Gordon L. Gilley has served with honor and distinction, and his vision and18
unyielding commitment the youth of this state will be sorely missed upon the occasion of his19
retirement; and20
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this21
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body recognize and commend Gordon L. Gilley for his decades of24
efficient, effective, and dedicated service to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America; congratulate25
him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for26
continued health and happiness.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to29
Gordon L. Gilley.30
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