HR375: HR375 Coleman, Mike; commend

25 LC 112 3034 House Resolution 375 By: Representative Lupton of the 83rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mike Coleman; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Mike Coleman, a longtime Georgia resident, has been honored as the recipient2 of a 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Award for his coming-out memoir, The Way from Me3 to Us; and4 WHEREAS, published by Riverdale Avenue Books in New York City i n 2023, The Way5 from Me to Us has received widespread recognition for its candor and emotional depth, with6 a second edition scheduled for publication in spring 2025; and7 WHEREAS, since the book's initial publication, he has shared his work through readings and8 signings at bookstores and literary events across New York, Flo rida, Alabama, South9 Carolina, and Georgia; and10 WHEREAS, as an independent writer, editor, and branding consultant in the latter part of his11 career, Mike Coleman further authored An Aquarium for Geor gia: Commemorating the12 Construction of the Georgia Aquarium for the Brasfield & Gorrie construction firm; and13 H. R. 375 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3034 WHEREAS, a professional writer for nearly 45 years before retiring in 2020, Mike Coleman14 has received awards for news reporting and writing for nonprofi t organizations and15 businesses in the technology industry; and16 WHEREAS, he continues to serve as a member of the Authors Guild, the oldest and largest17 association of published authors in the United States, and he i s active in both the Atlanta18 Writers Club and the Broadleaf Writers Association; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstand ing individual be20 appropriately honored during this special time.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body recognize and commend Mike Coleman upon receiving his 202423 Georgia Author of the Year Award as well as extend sincere best wishes for future health and24 happiness.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mike27 Coleman.28 H. R. 375 - 2 -