Georgia CommonsHR 1769: Curtin, Kevin F.; retirement; commend
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Kevin F. Curtin, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Georgia EMC, on his retirement after more than 30 years in government relations.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kevin F. Curtin, who represents Georgia's 41 electric membership cooperatives as Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Georgia EMC. The resolution recounts his career, which began in 1993 as chief of staff to a former state insurance commissioner and included over 22 years at AT&T before he joined Georgia EMC in 2021. The resolution recognizes his retirement, set for July 2026, and details his community and professional involvement, including leadership roles with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Technology Association of Georgia. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Curtin. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a formal expression of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Kevin F. Curtin for his career in government relations upon his retirement.
- Congratulates Curtin on his retirement, expected in July 2026, and extends wishes for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Curtin.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Kevin F. Curtin, an individual government relations executive for Georgia EMC. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies beyond this personal commendation.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical effect on state law, funding, or policy. Its significance is symbolic, marking the House of Representatives' formal recognition of one individual's career in government relations as he retires.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses summarize Curtin's career history, including roles at AT&T, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, and Georgia EMC.
- The resolving clause formally commends Curtin and congratulates him on his retirement.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Curtin.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Kevin F. Curtin for his exemplary service to the state of Georgia, congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
- Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)
- Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- Georgia EMC
- government relations
- retirement honor