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House Resolution 331
By: Representative Gambill of the 15
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and legacy of Bruce Thompson, recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow
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County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Bruce Thompson was recently honored posthumously as the recipient of the3
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award in recognition4
of his exemplary service to the State of Georgia, with his wife, Becky Thompson, accepting5
the award on his behalf; and6
WHEREAS, a dedicated local businessman, Bruce Thompson played an integral role in7
Bartow County's economic growth and served as the 2012 Board Chair of the8
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; and9
WHEREAS, he continued his service to the community as a Georgia State Senator from10
2014 to 2022, representing parts of Bartow and Cherokee counties as well as championing11
community values, safety, and economic development during his tenure; and12
WHEREAS, in 2021, Bruce Thompson launched a successful campaign for Commissioner13
of the Georgia Department of Labor, where he advanced key initiatives such as Second14
Chance hiring and worked to position Georgia as the No. 1 state for business; and15
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WHEREAS, despite his statewide responsibilities, he remained deeply connected to Bartow
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County, often recognizing local leaders during his speeches and collaborating closely with17
the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; and18
WHEREAS, Bruce Thompson's profound contributions and enduring legacy of service to the19
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, Bartow County, and the State of20
Georgia make him a well-deserved recipient of this prestigious award.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22
the members of this body honor the life and legacy of Bruce Thompson upon his posthumous23
receipt of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award;24
express their deepest commendation for his efficient, effective, and dedicated public service25
to the State of Georgia; and extend sincere best wishes to his family for their continued26
strength and grace.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 to the29
family of Bruce Thompson.30
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