House Resolution 1823
By: Representatives Fleming of the 114th and Crowe of the 118th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Linda Hays for her 50 years of service to the Newton County Government; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, Linda Hays has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital
role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of
the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced
dramatically by her superlative 50 years of service in Newton County; and
WHEREAS, Linda Hays started her career with Newton County as an employee of the Clerk
of Courts office in 1976 and was elected Clerk in 1982; and
WHEREAS, with over 42 years of service, she is the longest-serving elected official in
Newton's history; and
WHEREAS, Linda Hays' significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable
patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of
this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she 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, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Linda Hays for her 50 years of efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service as part of the Newton County Government
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 Linda
Hays.