House Resolution 1377
By: Representatives Carson of the 46th and Wilkerson of the 38th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending James Underwood for his superlative service to the Georgia
Society of Certified Public Accountants; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, James Underwood has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication in
his role as Chairman of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA); and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure as chairman, James has remained dedicated to reshaping
how people view the accounting profession, ensuring CPAs of all ages know that they can
have a life-long, fulfilling career; and
WHEREAS, his passion for the accounting profession began at an early age as he attended
GSCPA conventions with his parents; and
WHEREAS, growing up, the annual GSCPA convention was a much-anticipated family
vacation, a tradition James has carried on with his own children, Bruns and Mary; and
WHEREAS, with a lifetime of passion and dedication to the GSPCA, James has led with
distinction and his chairmanship will be greatly missed; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding individual be
appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend James Underwood for his outstanding
service as Chairman of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and extended
sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success.
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 James
Underwood.