Georgia CommonsHR 312: Greenwood, Collie; commend
Last action February 19, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Collie Greenwood, MARTA's General Manager and CEO, for his leadership of the transit agency's expansion and modernization efforts.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Collie Greenwood, who leads the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. It lays out his career history, including 45 years in the transit industry, his rise through MARTA leadership roles starting in 2019, and his prior work at the Toronto Transit Commission. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes Greenwood's work leading MARTA's largest expansion and modernization effort in over 40 years, including new train control technology, zero-emissions buses, and modernized fare systems. The House directs the Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for Greenwood as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Collie Greenwood for his leadership as MARTA's General Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
- States the House's praise for MARTA's expansion and modernization work under his tenure, including rail, bus, and fare payment upgrades.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Greenwood.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Collie Greenwood, MARTA's General Manager and CEO. It has no legal effect on MARTA riders, employees, or Georgia residents generally, since it is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, MARTA operations, or state funding. Its significance is purely ceremonial: it is an official record of the House's recognition of Greenwood's transit career and MARTA's recent modernization efforts.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Greenwood's career, including his 2022 appointment as MARTA General Manager and CEO and his earlier role at the Toronto Transit Commission.
- The resolved clause formally commends Greenwood for his leadership and wishes him continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Greenwood.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Collie Greenwood for his effective, efficient, and dedicated leadership as well as extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
- Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)
- Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
- Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
Topics
- MARTA
- public transit
- Atlanta transportation
- legislative commendation