House Resolution 357
By: Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Smith of the 138th, Prince of the 132nd, Hagan of the
156th, Jackson of the 128th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Seth Millican of the Georgia Transportation Alliance for his
years of service and commitment to advancing transportation policy in Georgia; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Transportation Alliance (GTA) is the state's only organization
focused solely on identifying and promoting long-term transportation solutions specifically
connected to economic development and job creation; and
WHEREAS, the GTA serves as the transportation arm and affiliate of the Georgia Chamber,
working closely with the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Georgia Ports Authority,
and other key stakeholders to ensure an efficient and safe statewide multi-modal
transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Seth Millican served as Executive Director of the GTA from April 2013 to
November 2024, during which time he developed transportation policy solutions, supported
transportation SPLOST campaigns across the state, forecasted future infrastructure
investment needs, and educated community leaders to enhance Georgia's business ecosystem
and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, under Seth Millican's leadership, the GTA played a vital role in the passage of
HB 170, known as the Transportation Funding Act of 2015, which addressed critical funding
shortages by establishing dedicated recurring revenue for maintenance needs, advancing key
transportation projects, and planning for future growth; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Transportation Funding Act, the GTA advocated for and
supported two mechanisms for local transportation funding: a regional transportation
SPLOST and a single-county transportation SPLOST; and
WHEREAS, Seth Millican successfully collaborated with local, state, and federal
government leaders and effectively led advocacy efforts for strategic investments in
Georgia's transportation network, which have since benefited all Georgians; it is critical to
continue this momentum by further investing in the roads, bridges, ports, airports, and
railroads that have made Georgia the top state for business; and
WHEREAS, the Chairman and members of the House Committee on Transportation express
their gratitude to Seth Millican for his invaluable contributions to the committee's work and
success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Seth Millican for his dedication and
passion for advancing transportation infrastructure in Georgia as well as extend sincere best
wishes for future success in his new role.
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 Seth
Millican.