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House Resolution 718
By: Representatives Greene of the 154
th
, Hawkins of the 27
th
, Taylor of the 173
rd
, Efstration
of the 104
th
, Powell of the 33
rd
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Scott Maxwell on the occasion of his retirement; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, Scott Maxwell has rendered decades of exceptional service across the public3
and private sectors, using his extensive media and legislative experience, strategic insight,4
and relationships with decision-makers at all levels of government to influence public policy5
and support clients throughout Georgia and beyond; and6
WHEREAS, he is the founding principal of Mathews & Maxwell Inc., a respected7
governmental affairs consulting firm he co-founded in 1997 that has twice been named the8
most effective small governmental affairs firm in Georgia by James Magazine; and9
WHEREAS, during his tenure at Mathews & Maxwell, he has led the development of short-10
and long-term strategies to help clients achieve success in legislative, procurement, and11
regulatory matters, representing sectors such as agribusiness, construction, healthcare,12
manufacturing, transportation, and state procurement; and13
WHEREAS, his consulting work has involved drafting policy papers, managing issue14
education campaigns, testifying before legislative committees, monitoring the work of15
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advisory groups and executive boards, and developing media strategies to address public
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perception challenges; and17
WHEREAS, he has further devoted nearly six years to public service in Washington, D.C.,18
serving in multiple roles for United States Senator Sam Nunn and handling media19
responsibilities for the Senate Armed Services Committee, where Senator Nunn served as20
chairman; and21
WHEREAS, his public service experience also includes work as assistant press secretary for22
the Ginn for Governor Campaign in 1982, reading clerk for the Georgia State Senate in 1981,23
and disaster public information officer for the United States Small Business Administration24
from 1979 to 1980; 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 Scott Maxwell for his decades of29
exemplary career service; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and30
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 Scott33
Maxwell.34
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