| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3088 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 350 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Jones of the 143 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Griffin of the 149 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Dickey of the 134 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Paris of the |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Herring of the 145 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Honoring the life and memory of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | with the passing of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers on November 24, 2024; and3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers was born on October 29, 1982, a beloved son4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | of Mark and Libby Rogers; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, he served his community as a visionary leader and advocate who dedicated6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | innumerable hours of his time and energy toward revitalizing downtown Macon and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | transforming it into a nationally recognized and award-winning urban center; and8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, before turning 30, Josh was named executive director of the Historic Macon9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | Foundation, where he spearheaded the revitalization of the Beall's Hill neighborhood and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | used tools such as historic tax credits and creative partnerships to renovate 40 residences; and11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, he further inspired civic pride for Maconites through initiatives such as the12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | Magnolia Soapbox Derby and the "i love macon" campaign; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 350 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, at the age of 32, he became the president and CEO of NewTown Macon, where |
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| 34 | 34 | | his leadership led to the establishment of Middle Georgia's first and only Community15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | Development Financial Institution and downtown Macon's first Business Improvement16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | District; and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, during his exemplary tenure, Macon's downtown transformed into a thriving18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | hub of activity filled with locally owned businesses as well as a vibrant cultural and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | economic landscape, culminating in NewTown Macon receiving the prestigious Great20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | American Main Street Award in 2024; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, despite his many professional accomplishments, Josh's greatest title was22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | "Dad"—he was a devoted father to his children, Jack and Ellie, as well as a loving husband23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | to his wife, Meaghan, who enjoyed spending cherished time with his family; and24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers will long25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | who had the great fortune of knowing him.27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Joshua "Josh" Michael29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | Rogers and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | family of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers.33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | H. R. 350 |
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