House Resolution 2011
By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Glaize of the 67th, Ali of the 106th, Clark of the 108th,
and McClain of the 109th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending James Edward Ruff on his outstanding public service; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, James Edward Ruff has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, James, of Atlanta, Georgia, is a freshman at Georgia Gwinnett College,
majoring in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies and
WHEREAS, he is an active member and volunteer with the ACLU and is committed to civic
engagement and public service; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the inaugural cohort of the Georgia Gwinnett College Internship
Program at the Georgia State Capitol, James served under State Representative Doreen
Carter, where he gained firsthand experience in legislative operations; and
WHEREAS, during his internship, he observed policymaking, attended events, and engaged
with a diverse network of peers and mentors; and
WHEREAS, James developed key professional skills, including research, document analysis,
time management, leadership, and effective communication, while assisting with tasks such
as data organization and policy review; and
WHEREAS, James aspires to become a representative for Georgia’s 56th District and to
build a career grounded in effective policymaking and community advocacy; 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 James Edward Ruff 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 James
Edward Ruff.