Georgia CommonsHR 1006: Boos, Mr. Louis; commend
Last action January 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Mr. Louis Boos of Kennesaw for his decades of work in the pulp and paper industry, philanthropy, and support for international education programs.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mr. Louis Boos. It recounts his long career since the 1960s in the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, his service on the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation Board since 1970, and the scholarship funds and study abroad awards he and his late wife Jean established. It also notes his support for cancer research at Duke University and his mentorship work at Kennesaw State University's Honors College. The resolution's operative effect is symbolic: the House formally recognizes and commends Boos for his achievements, philanthropy, and community service, and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mr. Louis Boos for his career, philanthropy, and civic engagement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Mr. Boos.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Boos for continued health and success.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as it is a commendation resolution.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Mr. Louis Boos. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies; it is a symbolic statement adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is ceremonial, publicly recognizing one individual's contributions to industry, education, and philanthropy through an official act of the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Boos's decades-long involvement with the pulp and paper industry trade group TAPPI and his service on the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation Board.
- The resolution notes the 2001 founding of the Boos Family International Experience Award for study abroad programs.
- It cites Boos's philanthropy toward cancer research at Duke University's Tisch Brain Tumor Center.
- It notes his current mentorship role and scholarship support at Kennesaw State University's Honors College.
- The resolving clause formally commends Boos and wishes him continued health and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Boos.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Louis Boos for his outstanding professional achievements, generous philanthropy, civic service, and steadfast dedication to education and global collaboration”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
- Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Kennesaw State University
- pulp and paper industry
- philanthropy
- study abroad scholarships