| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2686 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 33 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Gambill of the 15 |
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| 5 | 5 | | and Scoggins of the 14 |
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| 8 | 8 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 9 | 9 | | Recognizing and commending Gordon L. Gilley; and for other purposes. |
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| 11 | 11 | | WHEREAS, Gordon L. Gilley has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours2 |
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| 12 | 12 | | of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as3 |
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| 13 | 13 | | evidenced dramatically by his 51 years of superlative service as part of the Boys & Girls4 |
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| 14 | 14 | | Clubs of America; and5 |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, he currently serves as Chief Professional Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of6 |
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| 16 | 16 | | Bartow County, a position he has held for 35 years; and7 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, during his exemplary tenure with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, he has8 |
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| 18 | 18 | | further served as part of the Training & Professional Advisory Committee, Georgia Alliance9 |
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| 19 | 19 | | Compliance Committee, Georgia Area Council Advisory Committee, and Georgia Hall of10 |
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| 20 | 20 | | Fame Advisory Committee; and11 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high12 |
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| 22 | 22 | | ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom 13 |
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| 23 | 23 | | H. R. 33 |
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| 25 | 25 | | which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved |
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| 27 | 27 | | through overcoming the many challenges of life; and15 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for16 |
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| 29 | 29 | | integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and17 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, Gordon L. Gilley has served with honor and distinction, and his vision and18 |
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| 31 | 31 | | unyielding commitment the youth of this state will be sorely missed upon the occasion of his19 |
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| 32 | 32 | | retirement; and20 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this21 |
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| 34 | 34 | | remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.22 |
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| 35 | 35 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 |
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| 36 | 36 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Gordon L. Gilley for his decades of24 |
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| 37 | 37 | | efficient, effective, and dedicated service to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America; congratulate25 |
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| 38 | 38 | | him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for26 |
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| 39 | 39 | | continued health and happiness.27 |
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| 40 | 40 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 |
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| 41 | 41 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to29 |
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| 42 | 42 | | Gordon L. Gilley.30 |
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| 43 | 43 | | H. R. 33 |
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