House Resolution 459
By: Representatives Burns of the 159th, Franklin of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st, Parrish
of the 158th, and Newton of the 127th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Matt Brinson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Matt Brinson has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of
his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as evidenced
dramatically by his superlative leadership as part of the Planters Electric Membership
Corporation (EMC); and
WHEREAS, he began his 48-year tenure as a warehouse clerk and progressed through
positions such as plant accountant, manager of administrative services, and assistant manager
before assuming the role of general manager on February 1, 1999, leading the cooperative
in serving consumers across seven counties in Southeast Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he has contributed significantly to the cooperative sector through his service on
the Go Energy Financial Credit Union Board, the Smarr EMC Board, and the Georgia
Energy Cooperative Board; and
WHEREAS, he further exemplified his dedication to the rural electric industry by serving
as president of the Georgia Rural Electric Managers' Association in 2011; and
WHEREAS, his contributions to Jenkins County were recognized when he was named the
2014 Jenkins County Citizen of the Year, a testament to his commitment to community
service and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his professional and civic contributions, he is co-owner of
Brinson's Barbeque, an iconic family restaurant in Jenkins County founded by his parents in
1966, which he continues to operate alongside his two sisters; and
WHEREAS, Matt Brinson is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable
reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, he has served with honor and distinction with Planters EMC, and his vision and
unyielding commitment to advancing rural electric services will be sorely missed upon his
retirement; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Matt Brinson for his many exemplary
years of service to Southeast Georgia; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his
retirement; 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 Matt
Brinson.