House Resolution 1859
By: Representatives Greene of the 154th, Jones of the 47th, Burchett of the 176th, Mathiak of
the 82nd, and Ehrhart of the 36th
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor to place a portrait of
Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, virtually all Governors of the State of Georgia since the early 19th Century are
honored with a portrait in the state capitol; and
WHEREAS, Rufus Bullock served as the 46th Governor of the State of Georgia and was the
first Republican Governor of this state; and
WHEREAS, Governor Bullock is the only Governor of the State of Georgia since at least
1850 who is not honored with a portrait in the state capitol; and
WHEREAS, Governor Bullock led the state through some of its more turbulent times in
history and was an esteemed private citizen in the later decades of his life; and
WHEREAS, Governor Bullock is due the honor and respect paid to other Governors of this
state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body urge the Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor to
place a portrait of Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor.