House Resolution 498
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Beckles of the 96th, Berry of the 56th, Bell of the
75th, and Cannon of the 58th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Atlanta City Councilman Byron D. Amos; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Councilman Byron D. Amos has long been recognized by the citizens of this
state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to
the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos, elected in 2022, is an Atlanta native and lifelong resident
of Vine City; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos is a dedicated entrepreneur, community organizer, and
public education advocate with more than 25 years of experience in building stronger
communities; and
WHEREAS, he 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 service as the CEO of Capacity Builders, Inc., a corporation
that focuses on overseeing community empowerment and development programs that
encourage citizens to engage with their local government; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos served as the District Two Representative on the Atlanta
Board of Education for seven years, where he led efforts to create and adopt the first Atlanta
Public School Equity Policy, aimed at bridging achievement gaps between white and Black
students in Atlanta Public Schools and addressing socioeconomic factors that impact student
learning; and
WHEREAS, due to his unwavering commitment to public service and stewardship,
Councilman Amos has received many prestigious honors and awards, including being
recognized as a WATL 36 Unsung Hero and an Outstanding Atlantan; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos's significant organizational and leadership talents,
remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the
citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and
associates; and
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Amos has served with honor and distinction with the Atlanta City
Council, and his vision and unyielding commitment have set the standard for public service;
and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Councilman Byron D. Amos for his
efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia 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
Councilman Byron D. Amos.