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title: HR 312. Greenwood, Collie; commend
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date: 2025-02-19
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bill_number: HR 312
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status_date: 2025-02-19
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - El-Mahdi Holly
  - Deborah Silcox
  - Betsy Holland
  - Mary Oliver
  - Brian Prince
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  - MARTA
  - public transit
  - Atlanta transportation
  - legislative commendation
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# HR 312. Greenwood, Collie; commend

## Text

House Resolution 312
By: Representatives Holly of the 116th, Silcox of the 53rd, Holland of the 54th, Oliver of the
84th, and Prince of the 132nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Collie Greenwood; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a 45-year veteran of the transit industry, Collie Greenwood joined MARTA in
July 2019 as Chief of Bus Operations and Urban Planning, was appointed Deputy General
Manager of Operations and Urban Planning in 2020, and was named General Manager and
Chief Executive Officer by the MARTA Board of Directors in October 2022; and
WHEREAS, he is currently leading MARTA's largest expansion and modernization initiative
since its founding over 40 years ago, including cutting-edge advancements such as
implementing Communications-Based Train Control for improved rail efficiency, expanding
zero-emissions bus rapid transit lines, and modernizing fare payment systems to enhance
accessibility and customer convenience; and
WHEREAS, under Collie Greenwood's leadership, MARTA has earned the Outstanding
Public Transportation System Award from the American Public Transportation Association
for remarkable leadership, systemwide excellence, and serving as an exemplary role model
for other North American transit agencies; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining MARTA, he served as Chief Service Officer for the Toronto
Transit Commission, North America's third-largest transit system, where he oversaw bus,
subway, streetcar, and accessible transit services as well as station operations and transit
security; and
WHEREAS, Collie Greenwood is an active member of the American Public Transportation
Association, serving on its Executive Committee and Board of Directors as well as Chair of
its Standards Development Oversight Council; and
WHEREAS, Collie Greenwood continues to drive MARTA's mission forward, leading
ambitious infrastructure improvements, modernizing transit services, and positioning the
system to meet the growing transportation needs of metro Atlanta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
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 Collie
Greenwood.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-19)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-19)
- Sponsors: El-Mahdi Holly, Deborah Silcox, Betsy Holland, Mary Oliver, Brian Prince
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70537

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr312.md?full=1