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HR 966: Stokes, Carl; retirement as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party; commend

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House Resolution 966

By: Representative Anderson of the 10th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Carl Stokes upon his retirement as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Carl Stokes is retiring after two years of dedicated service as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party, having brought unmatched enthusiasm, commitment, and visibility to the position; and

WHEREAS, after attending the 2023 county convention in his iconic 1937 "Mr. Green Jeans" pickup truck adorned with Trump flags, Carl was encouraged to take on the role of chairman, a position he embraced with full energy and unwavering dedication; and

WHEREAS, under his leadership, the Rabun GOP ranked among the top five counties in Georgia for early voting turnout in the 2024 presidential election and operated a six-day-a-week campaign headquarters in Mountain City for four months; and

WHEREAS, he organized several high-impact events that drew local and statewide attention, including a three-night Reagan film-fest at the Tiger Drive-In Theater and the Trump Armada at LaPrade's Marina on Lake Burton; and

WHEREAS, Carl played a leading role in hosting the 2024 9th District Republican Convention in Dillard, Georgia, and fostered bipartisan civic engagement by co-hosting a municipal debate with the Rabun County Democrats at the Civic Center; and

WHEREAS, the Rabun GOP received an award for outstanding fund-raising under his leadership, while Treasurer Linda Burns was honored with the Horatio Alger Award by the 9th District; and

WHEREAS, he further demonstrated tireless personal involvement by designing and building Christmas parade floats, helping install campaign signs across Rabun County, and leading efforts that made the county the top seller of gun raffle tickets in the district; and

WHEREAS, his final major event as chairman—the Low Country Boil—was a resounding success, bringing together Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon, 95.5 WSB talk show host Shelley Wynter, and Congressman Andrew Clyde; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be appropriately honored during this special time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Carl Stokes upon the grand occasion of his retirement as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party and extend best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.

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 Carl Stokes.