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HR 1698: McClain, Honorable Dewey; recognize

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House Resolution 1698

By: Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Berry of the 56th, Carter of the 93rd, Olaleye of the 59th, Romman of the 97th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Honorable Dewey McClain; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Honorable Dewey McClain has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, State Representative Dewey McClain was first elected and began serving the citizens of Gwinnett County in 2014, and he currently serves on the Game, Fish and Parks, Industry & Labor, Motor Vehicles, State Planning, and Community Affairs committees; and

WHEREAS, prior to being elected to represent the great citizens of Georgia's District 109, Representative McClain was a professional football player; spent 18 years with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs; worked four years with the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency; as well as served as the President of the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council AFL-CIO; and

WHEREAS, he has selflessly volunteered with numerous organizations such as the Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club, the Sickle Cell Foundation, and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Non-Violent Social Change; and

WHEREAS, Representative McClain also serves on the Board of the NFLPA Gene Upshaw Players Assistance Trust Fund, NFLPA National Former Players, Metro Atlanta United Way, and Gwinnett County Parks Foundation; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend The Honorable Dewey McClain for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia 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 The Honorable Dewey McClain.