HR137: HR137 Williams, Mr. Tim; outstanding service to GreyStone Power as well as the communities and members it serves; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Mr. Tim Williams for his more than 40 years working at GreyStone Power, an electric cooperative that serves Douglas County and surrounding communities, formerly known as Douglas County EMC. The resolution recounts his career, from starting in 1984 to rising to vice president of marketing and external affairs, his role during major storms like Hurricane Opal, his service on the Technical College System of Georgia State Board under two governors, and awards GreyStone Power received during his leadership. The House uses the resolution to congratulate him on his retirement and directs the Clerk of the House to give him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Tim Williams for his career at GreyStone Power, a Georgia electric cooperative.
• Congratulates Williams on his retirement and extends best wishes for his health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Williams.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Tim Williams, a retiring vice president at GreyStone Power. It also references GreyStone Power's members and the communities the cooperative serves in Douglas County and the surrounding area, though it imposes no obligations on them.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's decades of work at a Georgia electric cooperative and formally marking his retirement in the House record.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Williams' 40-plus years at GreyStone Power, starting in October 1984, and his progression through communications and public relations roles to vice president.
• It notes his role during the 1993 Storm of the Century and 1995 Hurricane Opal, which left 96 percent of GreyStone Power members without power.
• It cites awards GreyStone Power won during his tenure, including a 2014 national communications award and a 2019 J.D. Power customer satisfaction award.
• The resolved clauses commend Williams, congratulate him on retirement, and direct the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

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• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)Primary sponsor
• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)

• legislative commendation
• GreyStone Power
• electric cooperatives
• Douglas County