SR229: SR229 Bowen, Rudy; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Rudy Bowen, a Gwinnett County homebuilder and civic leader, for his long service on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board, where he served two terms as chairman over 19 years. The resolution recounts Bowen's biography: his founding of Bowen Family Homes in 1969, his service on various local boards including the Lake Lanier Recreational Authority and the Gwinnett Airport Authority, and his 2024 recognition as Gwinnett Citizen of the Year. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bowen as a keepsake. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation and good wishes.

• Formally recognizes and commends Rudy Bowen for his 19-year service on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to Bowen for future health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bowen.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.

This resolution affects Rudy Bowen personally, as the honoree, and has no regulatory or financial effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies in Georgia.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents; it is a symbolic gesture by the Senate honoring one individual's civic and business contributions in Gwinnett County, mainly meaningful to Bowen and his family and community.

• The whereas clauses describe Bowen's career founding Bowen Family Homes in 1969 and his service on various Gwinnett County boards.
• The whereas clauses note his 2007 election to the Georgia Department of Transportation Board and 19 years of service, including two terms as chairman.
• The resolved clause formally commends Bowen for his Department of Transportation Board service and wishes him future health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Bowen with an official copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-02-21Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)Primary sponsor
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Department of Transportation
• Gwinnett County
• Senate honors