HR312: HR312 Greenwood, Collie; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Collie Greenwood, who has led MARTA (the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) since being named General Manager and CEO in October 2022. It recounts his career, including 45 years in the transit industry, prior work leading service operations at the Toronto Transit Commission, and his current role overseeing MARTA's largest expansion and modernization effort in over 40 years. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Greenwood for his leadership and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Collie Greenwood for his leadership as MARTA's General Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Greenwood.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Collie Greenwood, MARTA's General Manager and CEO. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, transit riders, or MARTA operations beyond the honorary recognition.

The resolution has no operative legal effect; it does not change transit policy, funding, or MARTA's operations. Its significance is symbolic, marking formal recognition by the Georgia House of a public official's career and current leadership role.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Greenwood's career history, including his roles at MARTA and the Toronto Transit Commission.
• The resolved clause states that House members recognize and commend Greenwood for his leadership and wish him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Greenwood.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)Primary sponsor
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
• Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)

• MARTA
• public transit
• legislative commendation
• Atlanta transportation