House Resolution 1131
By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Erwin of the 32nd, Persinger of the 119th, Clifton of
the 131st, Fleming of the 114th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Mike Dunham on his outstanding career with the Associated
General Contractors of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mike Dunham began his career in 1981 within the Associated General
Contractors of America organization by serving in the capacity of Managing Director of the
Northeast Louisiana Contractors Association, later becoming Executive Director of the
Northeastern Florida Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America in 1989; and
WHEREAS, in May 1995, Mike was selected as the Chief Executive Officer of the
Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia) and has faithfully served
in that role until his retirement in December 2025; and
WHEREAS, AGC Georgia member firms perform most of the commercial construction work
in Georgia and include more than 650 of the state's leading general contractors,
residential/light commercial builders, construction managers, design-builders,
municipal-utility contractors, heavy and highway contractors, specialty contractors, service
providers, and suppliers; and
WHEREAS, Mike skillfully led an association comprised of this wide range of disciplines,
excelling in overseeing operations and providing steadfast support to the membership; and
WHEREAS, under Mike's leadership, AGC Georgia expanded member benefits and
resources, including the creation of a retirement savings program, establishment of the AGC
Georgia Foundation, and growth of CompTrust AGC Mutual Captive Insurance Company;
and
WHEREAS, throughout his 30-year tenure, Mike served as a registered lobbyist for AGC
Georgia and as a member of the American Society of Association Executives, the Georgia
Society of Association Executives, and the Georgia Professional Lobbyist Association; and
WHEREAS, Mike has generously given his time, expertise, and influence to advancing
workforce development by championing efforts to introduce construction careers to K-12
students, thereby forever expanding the opportunities available to future generations;
supporting and enhancing the creation and growth of eight regional Skills Challenge
competitions; serving on the Georgia Southern University Construction Management
Program Industry Advisory Board; and acting as a trusted resource for leaders within the
Georgia Department of Education's CTAE program and the Technical College System of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, his tireless efforts and exemplary leadership have resulted in numerous honors
for AGC Georgia including the AGC of America Large Chapter of the Year Award in 2007,
2014, and 2022; decades of 100 percent participation in the AGC of America Chapter Board
Member Challenge, being consistently recognized as contributing the highest dollar total of
any Chapter Board in the nation; and guiding AGC Georgia members to lead all 87 chapters
in contributions to AGC of America PAC for the past two years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Mike Dunham for his efficient, effective,
unselfish, and dedicated service to the Associated General Contractors of Georgia;
congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best
wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mike
Dunham.