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House Resolution 459
By: Representatives Burns of the 159
th
, Franklin of the 160
th
, Hitchens of the 161
st
, Parrish
of the 158
th
, and Newton of the 127
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Matt Brinson; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Matt Brinson has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of2
his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as evidenced3
dramatically by his superlative leadership as part of the Planters Electric Membership4
Corporation (EMC); and5
WHEREAS, he began his 48-year tenure as a warehouse clerk and progressed through6
positions such as plant accountant, manager of administrative services, and assistant manager7
before assuming the role of general manager on February 1, 1999, leading the cooperative8
in serving consumers across seven counties in Southeast Georgia; and9
WHEREAS, he has contributed significantly to the cooperative sector through his service on10
the Go Energy Financial Credit Union Board, the Smarr EMC Board, and the Georgia11
Energy Cooperative Board; and12
WHEREAS, he further exemplified his dedication to the rural electric industry by serving13
as president of the Georgia Rural Electric Managers' Association in 2011; and14
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WHEREAS, his contributions to Jenkins County were recognized when he was named the
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2014 Jenkins County Citizen of the Year, a testament to his commitment to community16
service and civic engagement; and17
WHEREAS, in addition to his professional and civic contributions, he is co-owner of18
Brinson's Barbeque, an iconic family restaurant in Jenkins County founded by his parents in19
1966, which he continues to operate alongside his two sisters; and20
WHEREAS, Matt Brinson is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable21
reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and22
WHEREAS, he has served with honor and distinction with Planters EMC, and his vision and23
unyielding commitment to advancing rural electric services will be sorely missed upon his24
retirement; and25
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this26
remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body recognize and commend Matt Brinson for his many exemplary29
years of service to Southeast Georgia; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his30
retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Matt33
Brinson.34
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