HR563: HR563 Ossoff, Senator Jon; commend

25 LC 112 3344 House Resolution 563 By: Representative Reese of the 140th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Senator Jon Ossoff; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, since his election, Senator Jon Ossoff has championed economic development2 in Georgia, passing legislation that has attracted thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs3 and billions of dollars in investment, strengthening the state's economy and workforce; and4 WHEREAS, through the historic bipartisan infrastructure law, he has secured funding to5 greatly expand broadband internet access; upgrade Georgia's ports, airports, roads, bridges,6 and water infrastructure; and invest in coastal resilience to protect communities from storm7 surge, flooding, and tropical storms; and8 WHEREAS, he has led bipartisan investigations exposing the mist reatment of military9 families in privatized housing, corruption in federal prisons, the sexual assault of female10 inmates, and the medical mistreatment of women in federal detention; and11 WHEREAS, he has upgraded and strengthened healthcare facilities across Georgia as well12 as helped pass legislation capping the cost of insulin for seniors at $35 per month; and13 H. R. 563 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3344 WHEREAS, deeply committed to supporting Georgia's veterans, ser vicemembers, and14 military families, he has passed bipartisan legislation to expand veterans' access to mental15 health care, upgrade child development centers for military fam ilies, and enhance VA16 healthcare services for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans; and17 WHEREAS, his legislative achievements further include laws to s trengthen mental health18 care services, public safety, and opioid epidemic response; investigate unsolved lynchings19 and civil rights murders; combat corruption and improve securit y in federal prisons; and20 safeguard children from online exploitation; and21 WHEREAS, through his unwavering commitment to service, bipartis anship, and the22 well-being of Georgians, Senator Ossoff continues to deliver critical reforms and investments23 that improve the lives of families, veterans, and communities across the state.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize and commend Senator Jon Osso ff for his efficient,26 effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most27 sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to30 Senator Jon Ossoff.31 H. R. 563 - 2 -