Senate Resolution 1050
By: Senators Anderson of the 24th, Hatchett of the 50th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of
the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Lee Vaughn; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Lee Vaughn 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, Lee was elected Commissioner of District Two on January 1, 2015, and went
on the be elected Chairman of Commissioners in 2019, a position he held until his retirement;
and
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state; and
WHEREAS, Lee'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, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his role with District Two, Lee currently serves as the President
of Northeast Georgia Bank and is involved in the Community Bankers Association, the
Georgia Bankers Association, the Hartwell Rotary Club, Athens Technical College
Foundation Board of Directors, and the Elbert Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of
Directors; and
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Lee has served with honor and distinction with District Two, and his vision and
unyielding commitment will be sorely missed upon the occasion of his; 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 SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Lee Vaughn for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated
public service to the State of 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Lee Vaughn.