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Senate Resolution 542
By: Senators Bearden of the 30th and Anavitarte of the 31st
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Bill Hembree; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Bill Hembree has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital2
role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the3
citizens of Georgia; and4
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,5
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced6
dramatically by his superlative service as founder of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency and as7
a Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives; and8
WHEREAS, Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, founded in 2000, has three offices located in9
Douglasville, Marietta, and Kennesaw; and 10
WHEREAS, Bill was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives 1992, and selflessly11
served his community until 2012; and 12
WHEREAS, in July 2022, the Bridge over Dog River, in Douglas County, Georgia, was13
dedicated in his name in recognition of his countless contributions to the community; and14
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WHEREAS, he is a Christian, husband, father of three, patriot and author of 16 Hours in
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Heaven, published in 2022; and16
WHEREAS, Bill's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and17
diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have18
earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and19
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high20
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom21
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved22
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and23
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for24
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and25
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this26
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body28
recognize and commend Bill Hembree for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated29
public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued30
health and happiness.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed32
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Bill Hembree.33
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