| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3647 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 945 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Kendrick of the 95 |
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| 5 | 5 | | and Jones of the 25 |
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| 8 | 8 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 9 | 9 | | Honoring and commending Sig Mosley for his extraordinary contributions to the |
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| 11 | 11 | | entrepreneurial and investment community in Georgia and beyond; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, March 8, 2025, marks the 25th anniversary of the $5.7 billion acquisition of3 |
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| 13 | 13 | | Tradex by Ariba, a groundbreaking deal that not only cemented Sig Mosley's legacy as a4 |
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| 14 | 14 | | premier investor but also set a new benchmark for venture capital success in the Southeastern5 |
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| 15 | 15 | | United States; and6 |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, Sig Mosley, born in Jasper, Georgia, is a distinguished investor and business7 |
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| 17 | 17 | | leader who has shaped the entrepreneurial landscape through his vision, mentorship, and8 |
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| 18 | 18 | | commitment to fostering innovation; and9 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Emory University in10 |
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| 20 | 20 | | 1968 and soon after began his career as a staff accountant at Peat Marwick & Mitchell before11 |
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| 21 | 21 | | joining Management Science America Inc. (MSA) in 1969, where he served as12 |
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| 22 | 22 | | secretary-treasurer from 1972 to 1990 and vice president from 1982 to 1991; and13 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, he has invested in more than 145 startups and overseen 105 liquidity events,14 |
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| 24 | 24 | | making him one of the most prolific angel investors in the Southeast; and15 |
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| 25 | 25 | | H. R. 945 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, his leadership as President of Imlay Investments Inc. and later as Managing |
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| 29 | 29 | | Partner of Mosley Ventures has provided critical funding and mentorship to early-stage17 |
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| 30 | 30 | | companies, significantly strengthening Georgia's position as a hub for innovation and18 |
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| 31 | 31 | | entrepreneurship; and19 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, he played a pivotal role in expanding Atlanta's venture capital ecosystem,20 |
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| 33 | 33 | | serving as a founding member of multiple investment firms dedicated to supporting21 |
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| 34 | 34 | | high-growth startups, including Zane Venture Fund, which focuses on supporting22 |
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| 35 | 35 | | high-potential startups addressing social determinants of health through technology and23 |
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| 36 | 36 | | fostering economic growth in the Southeast, and Silicon Road Ventures, a venture capital24 |
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| 37 | 37 | | firm investing in commerce tech innovations to bridge the gap between startups and25 |
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| 38 | 38 | | corporate enterprises; and26 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, in addition to his investment leadership, he has been a trusted advisor to27 |
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| 40 | 40 | | numerous Atlanta-based venture firms, accelerators, and investment groups, offering28 |
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| 41 | 41 | | guidance, mentorship, and strategic insight to emerging fund managers, founders, and29 |
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| 42 | 42 | | investors; and30 |
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| 43 | 43 | | WHEREAS, his contributions to the startup and technology ecosystem have been recognized31 |
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| 44 | 44 | | with numerous accolades, including induction into the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame and32 |
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| 45 | 45 | | the Emory University Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, the Lifetime Achievement Award from33 |
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| 46 | 46 | | TiE Atlanta, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Technology Association of Georgia,34 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and the Speaker of the Year Award from the Emory Pelham Education Foundation; and35 |
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| 48 | 48 | | WHEREAS, his legacy extends beyond investment, as he serves on the boards of 16 private36 |
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| 49 | 49 | | companies and contributes to organizations such as The Imlay Foundation, TechBridge, the37 |
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| 50 | 50 | | Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Southeast, the Woodruff Arts Center, the Atlanta Chamber38 |
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| 53 | 53 | | of Commerce, the Georgia Research Alliance, GATV, the CEO Council, TiE Atlanta, and |
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| 55 | 55 | | the Technology Association of Georgia; and40 |
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| 56 | 56 | | WHEREAS, he has been a dedicated advocate for underrepresented founders through his41 |
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| 57 | 57 | | involvement in Zane Access, TiE Access, Venture Atlanta Angel Edition, and the Russell42 |
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| 58 | 58 | | Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, ensuring that more entrepreneurs have access to43 |
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| 59 | 59 | | mentorship and capital; and44 |
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| 60 | 60 | | WHEREAS, his lasting impact is further cemented by the Siggie Awards, which were45 |
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| 61 | 61 | | established in his honor to recognize outstanding early-stage investors in the Atlanta startup46 |
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| 62 | 62 | | ecosystem.47 |
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| 63 | 63 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that48 |
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| 64 | 64 | | the members of this body honor and commend Sig Mosley for his unparalleled contributions49 |
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| 65 | 65 | | to the entrepreneurial and investment community, his dedication to fostering innovation, and50 |
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| 66 | 66 | | his unwavering commitment to supporting the next generation of business leaders.51 |
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| 67 | 67 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized52 |
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| 68 | 68 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Sig53 |
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| 69 | 69 | | Mosley.54 |
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