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House Resolution 498
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110
th
, Beckles of the 96
th
, Berry of the 56
th
, Bell of the
75
th
, and Cannon of the 58
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Atlanta City Councilman Byron D. Amos; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, Councilman Byron D. Amos has long been recognized by the citizens of this3
state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to4
the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and5
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos, elected in 2022, is an Atlanta native and lifelong resident6
of Vine City; and7
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos is a dedicated entrepreneur, community organizer, and8
public education advocate with more than 25 years of experience in building stronger9
communities; and 10
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,11
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced12
dramatically by his superlative service as the CEO of Capacity Builders, Inc., a corporation13
that focuses on overseeing community empowerment and development programs that14
encourage citizens to engage with their local government; and15
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WHEREAS, Councilman Amos served as the District Two Representative on the Atlanta
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Board of Education for seven years, where he led efforts to create and adopt the first Atlanta17
Public School Equity Policy, aimed at bridging achievement gaps between white and Black18
students in Atlanta Public Schools and addressing socioeconomic factors that impact student19
learning; and20
WHEREAS, due to his unwavering commitment to public service and stewardship,21
Councilman Amos has received many prestigious honors and awards, including being22
recognized as a WATL 36 Unsung Hero and an Outstanding Atlantan; and23
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos's significant organizational and leadership talents,24
remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the25
citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and26
associates; and27
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for28
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and29
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos has served with honor and distinction with the Atlanta City30
Council, and his vision and unyielding commitment have set the standard for public service;31
and32
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this33
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.34
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that35
the members of this body recognize and commend Councilman Byron D. Amos for his36
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efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend
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the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.38
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized39
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to40
Councilman Byron D. Amos.41
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