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Senate Resolution 172
By: Senators Orrock of the 36th, Esteves of the 35th, James of the 28th, Kemp of the 38th,
Parent of the 44th and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Paul Zucca; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Paul Zucca on October 31, 2024; and3
WHEREAS, Paul Zucca was a dedicated advocate for Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta who4
served on numerous committees, boards, and organizations at the city, county, and state5
levels to improve the community; and6
WHEREAS, after moving from Midtown, he served as president of the Grant Park7
Neighborhood Association and later as chairman of Neighborhood Planning Unit-W, helping8
to strengthen bonds among East Atlanta, SAND, and Grant Park while securing resources9
to support local growth; and10
WHEREAS, he was an early supporter of the Neighborhood Charter School and the Atlanta11
Charter Middle School before their merger, believing that all children deserved access to12
quality education; and13
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WHEREAS, he further served as a longtime representative for Zoo Atlanta, advocating for
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its promotion and preservation as a vital neighborhood asset; and15
WHEREAS, he was united in love to his life partner of 47 years, John Newcomb, and the16
two were blessed with a remarkable son, Dylan; and17
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern18
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his19
family and friends were admired by others; and20
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation21
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he22
made this world a better place in which to live; and23
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Paul Zucca will long be remembered for24
his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great25
fortune of knowing him.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27
join in honoring the life and memory of Paul Zucca and express their deepest and most28
sincere regret at his passing.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Paul31
Zucca.32
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