SR32: SR32 Newton IV, Charles G.; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes Charles G. Newton IV for his long public service to McDuffie County, Georgia, particularly his more than 20 years as chairman of the McDuffie County Board of Commissioners. The resolution credits Newton with helping secure funding for infrastructure projects such as a county-wide water and sewer system, road improvements, and the East and West Bypass, as well as a broadband initiative, a Boys and Girls Club, and a new county government complex. It also notes his service on several local boards. The Senate formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Charles G. Newton IV for his public service to McDuffie County, Georgia.
• Congratulates Newton on his retirement as chairman of the McDuffie County Board of Commissioners.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Newton.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a commendation.

The resolution directly names and honors Charles G. Newton IV. It also references McDuffie County government, the McDuffie County Farm Bureau Board, the McDuffie County Board of Health, the Thomson-McDuffie County Water-Sewer Commission, and the Forward McDuffie Board of Directors, on which Newton served.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and does not change any Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, publicly recognizing a local official's decades of service and the infrastructure and community projects associated with his tenure in McDuffie County.

• The whereas clauses describe Newton's more than two decades as chairman of the McDuffie County Board of Commissioners and his role in infrastructure and community projects.
• The resolved clause formally commends Newton for his service and congratulates him on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Newton.

1. 2025-01-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-17Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Max Burns (R, SD-023)Primary sponsor
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

• McDuffie County
• legislative honor
• local government
• commendation resolution