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SR 1072: Newman, Donald; recognize and commend

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Senate Resolution 1072

By: Senator Bearden of the 30th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Donald Newman; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Donald Newman 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, 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 44 consecutive years of service on the Mount Zion City Council; and

WHEREAS, he is believed to be the longest-serving city council member in the State of Georgia and was recognized at the age of 85 as one of the oldest currently serving council members; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Donald Newman is an active member of Five Points Baptist Church in Waco, Georgia, where he has served as Choir Director, Sunday School Teacher, Chairman of the Deacons, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, as well as Secretary and Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, his commitment to Mount Zion and Carroll County extends far beyond city council service, as he also served 44 consecutive years on the Board of Directors of the Carroll County Water Authority where he played a key role in restoring the Mount Zion municipal water system; and

WHEREAS, furthermore, Donald Newman is one of the original founders and served as Chairman of the Board of the Mt. Zion/Carroll County Primary Health Care Clinic; and

WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; 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 Donald Newman for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia.

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 Donald Newman.