HR737: HR737 Billups, Marvin F., Jr.; commend

25 LC 112 3501 House Resolution 737 By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Kendrick of the 95th, Drenner of the 85th, and Carter of the 93rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Marvin F. Billups Jr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Marvin F. Billups Jr. has dedicated over 21 years of service to DeKalb County,2 Georgia, contributing significantly to the county's Parks and Recreation Department through3 his roles as deputy director and interim director; and4 WHEREAS, as deputy director, he has managed the comprehensive planning and research5 activities for a department serving more than 700,000 residents, overseeing business systems,6 resource management, and departmental coordination across multiple divisions; and7 WHEREAS, during his tenure as interim director from 2016 to 2018, he played a critical role8 in the development and direction of department programs, policies, and financial resources,9 managing capital improvement initiatives, applying for grants, and serving as a10 representative to various governmental organizations and citizens' groups; and11 WHEREAS, in addition to his leadership roles, he has provided s trategic support to the12 director of Parks and Recreation, performing in-depth research and analysis to enhance13 internal operations, improve service delivery, and ensure resource efficiency; and14 H. R. 737 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3501 WHEREAS, his professional contributions extend beyond DeKalb County to include service15 in national and regional organizations such as the National Recreation and Park Association,16 where he has held leadership roles such as president, Board of Trustees member, and chair17 of the National Forum; and18 WHEREAS, a dedicated member of his community and professional f ield, he has19 additionally served on the Maryland State Park Advisory Commission, the Georgia Board20 of Natural Resources, and on the Board of Directors for the Family League of Baltimore and21 Safe and Sound; and22 WHEREAS, in recognition of his devoted leadership, extraordinary contributions, and lasting23 impact on the field of Parks and Recreation, he has received awards from the National Park24 Service, the Georgia Recreation and Park Society, and the Ameri can Park and Recreation25 Society; and26 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this27 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize and commend Marvin F. Billup s Jr. for his efficient,30 effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to DeKalb County, Georgia, as well as extend the31 most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to34 Marvin F. Billups Jr.35 H. R. 737 - 2 -