House Resolution 358 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 Maddison Hendershot of the Georgia Transportation Alliance for her years of service and commitment to advancing transportation policy in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Transportation Alliance is the state's only organization focused solely on identifying and promoting long-term transportation solutions specifically connected to economic development and job creation. GTA is the transportation arm and affiliate of the Georgia Chamber and works closely with the Georgia Department of Transportation, Georgia Ports Authority, and other key stakeholders in Georgia with the goal of ensuring an efficient and safe statewide multi-modal transportation system; and WHEREAS, Maddison Hendershot served as Deputy Director of the Georgia Transportation Alliance from January 2017 to February 2025, during which time she supported the operations of the organization, facilitated board member engagement, and directly coordinated with Georgia General Assembly members and other community leaders; and WHEREAS, Maddison Hendershot has been invaluable in assisting the members of the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation in carrying out their important work, which would not have been as easily done without her help; and WHEREAS, Maddison Hendershot has organized countless events, making the work of the House of Representatives so much more enjoyable; and WHEREAS, Maddison Hendershot is an outstanding, loving mother of two precious girls, and her husband is a lucky fella; and WHEREAS, Maddison Hendershot is a loved member of the transportation community, and Chairman Rick Jasperse and the 42 members of the House Committee on Transportation wish her well in her new adventure and will miss her greatly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Maddison Hendershot for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service and extend the most sincere 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 Maddison Hendershot.