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25 LC 129 0505 House Resolution 991 By: Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Washburn of the 144th, Crowe of the 118th, and Donatucci of the 105th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Craig Coffee; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Craig Coffee has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital2 role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the3 citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,5 talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced6 dramatically by his superlative service as the Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate7 Board; and8 WHEREAS, after being admitted to the Georgia State Bar in 1986, Craig earned his real9 estate license and embarked on a long and fulfilling career; and10 WHEREAS, in addition to his service with the Georgia Real Estate Board, Craig served as11 Deputy Real Estate Commissioner with the Georgia Real Estate Commission for 18 years;12 and 13 H. R. 991 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0505 WHEREAS, in 2016, he was elected President of the Association of Real Estate License Law14 Officials, a premier international organization with a mission that supports jurisdictions in15 the administration and enforcement of real estate license laws; and 16 WHEREAS, as a testament to his dedication and exemplary service , he was awarded the17 2023 ARELLO President's Service Award; and18 WHEREAS, Craig's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience19 and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state20 have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and21 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for22 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and23 WHEREAS, he has served the State of Georgia with honor and dist inction, and his vision24 and unyielding commitment to protecting the public interest in real estate licensure have set25 the standard for public service; 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 Craig Coffee for his efficient, effective,30 unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere31 best wishes for continued health and happiness.32 H. R. 991 - 2 - 25 LC 129 0505 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Craig34 Coffee.35 H. R. 991 - 3 -