HR926: HR926 Rogers, Denney H.; commend

25 LC 129 0443 House Resolution 926 By: Representative Huddleston of the 72nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Denney H. Rogers; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Denney H. Rogers has faithfully served as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia, for 352 years since being elected when his father, Lonnie L. Rogers, the first mayor, retired; he has3 maintained that post in each election without opposition; and4 WHEREAS, Denney H. Rogers has led his community in building one of the most active5 libraries in the West Georgia Library System, a city hall that serves the more than 4006 citizens of Ephesus, and a new fire station that serves the surrounding area; and7 WHEREAS, Denney H. Rogers, as mayor, has led his community to pave roads, build ball8 fields, and construct an event barn and a community center to serve the families of Ephesus9 and the surrounding area; and10 WHEREAS, Denney H. Rogers has led his community to develop water systems whose lines11 extend far out of his community in several directions, has added four wells to that system,12 paid in full for the system, and has done so while keeping his town debt-free; and13 H. R. 926 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0443 WHEREAS, he continues to serve his community in developing new projects such as the14 proposed Veteran's Park, which is in the beginning stages; and15 WHEREAS, Denney H. Rogers serves his city, county, and state in many other ways16 including, but not limited to, serving on the West Georgia Regional Library Board for many17 years, in the local Lions Club, on the Soil and Water Board, with the Rolling Hills Resource18 Conservation and Development Council with the National Resources Convention Service,19 as well as serving on the Agribusiness Council Board of Directors; and20 WHEREAS, Denney H. Rogers serves as a volunteer in many other areas in his community21 including chairing a Sacred Harp singing group that meets annually in the city of Ephesus.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body recognize and commend Denney H. Rogers of Ephesus for his 3524 years of service to his town and the surrounding area.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 ava ilable for distribution to27 Denney H. Rogers.28 H. R. 926 - 2 -